Alleles; Animals; DNA/genetics; DNA Probes; Dogs/genetics; Male; Nucleotide Mapping; Paternity; Species Specificity
Abstract :
[en] The DNA fingerprinting method was used to resolve a canine paternity dispute. During the same estrus, a Shih Tzu bitch was inseminated by 2 dogs--a Shih Tzu and a Coton de Tulear. Because both breeds are alike phenotypically, it was difficult to decide whether the pups were purebred or of mixed breeding. The DNA bar codes indicated unambiguously that the 2 sires had fathered one pup each, thus documenting superfecundation.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Georges, Michel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Génomique animale
Hilbert, P.
Lequarré, Anne-Sophie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Génomique animale
Leclercq, V.
Hanset, R.
Vassart, G.
Language :
English
Title :
Use of DNA bar codes to resolve a canine paternity dispute
Publication date :
1988
Journal title :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
ISSN :
0003-1488
eISSN :
1943-569X
Publisher :
American Veterinary Medical Association, Schaumburg, United States - Illinois
