Detection of Genetic Variations Using RAPD Markers in Siberian Huskies Affected with Swimming Puppy Syndrome

Authors

  • Siriwadee Chomdej Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200,
  • Arphaphorn Dokphut Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200,
  • Waranee Pradit Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200,
  • Korakot Nganvongpanit Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Animal Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100

Keywords:

dog, RAPD, Swimming puppy syndrome

Abstract

Swimming puppy syndrome (SPS) is a curious disease found in dogs. The causes and pathology of this disease are still unknown, although heredity is usually considered to be one of the underlying factors. The objective
of this study was to investigate the association between genetics and SPS in a Siberian husky model. Four Siberian husky puppies diagnosed with SPS were subjects of this study, while three other healthy Siberian husky puppies served as controls. Blood samples were collected for DNA isolation, using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique with 16 random primers. No genetic variation was found between affected puppies and healthy puppies, which indicated that swimming puppy syndrome is not controlled by genetics.

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How to Cite

Chomdej, S., Dokphut, A., Pradit, W., & Nganvongpanit, K. (2013). Detection of Genetic Variations Using RAPD Markers in Siberian Huskies Affected with Swimming Puppy Syndrome. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 43(3), 435–438. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjvm/article/view/12280

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (2013): SEPTEMBER

Section

Short Communications