Goat Analysis Contact

Questions regarding goat genetic tests and pricing can be directed to the contact below:

Mubrouka Elharram, MSc
​Project Coordinator/Research Technician
Phone: (705) 748-1011 x7120
Email: melharram@gmail.com

Pedigree Verification

Pedigree verification is used to identify and verify the parents of offspring.  Short tandem repeat (STR) DNA markers are used to provide allele sizes that are used in parentage analysis.  DNA is extracted from a variety of sample types including blood, nasal swabs and hair.  A comparison of the DNA profiles from the offspring and the putative parents is performed.   In order for a parent-offspring relationship, the offspring must possess one allele from the parent.   A final report will be provided outlining which parents are that of the offspring that are in question.

SCRAPIE SUSCEPTIBILITY

PRP SCRAPIE SENSITIVITY TESTING

Classical scrapie disease is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) occurring in sheep and goats that is always fatal. It is caused by the formation of an abnormal conformation of prion protein, which causes other prion proteins to misfold.  These abnormal prion proteins accumulate in the central nervous system and cause scrapie disease.  The results of the genotyping test will indicate if the animal in question is highly susceptible, weakly susceptible or resistant to scrapie based on variations at positions 211, 146, and 222 of the PrP gene.

CASEIN TESTING

ALPHA S1 CASEIN TESTING

​The Alpha S1 Casein test provides important information on the casein protein found in goat’s milk that is important for cheese making. Polymorphisms in the Alpha s1 Casein gene (CSN1S1) are indicative of the amount of protein and fat that are produced with higher levels associated with the best cheese making.  ​

DNA Banking

The Goat DNA Bank at Trent University is a database of genetic information that allows effective tracking of goat pedigrees, breed diversity, and quantitative traits such as milk production.  Our work is funded in part by the Centre of Excellence for Goat Research & Innovation.

Contact Us

Trent University
Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensic Centre
2140 East Bank Drive
Peterborough, Ontario, K9L 1Z8
T:  705-748-1011 ext. 7080
E:  info@nrdpfc.ca