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What is the difference between a “DNA Profile” and “Parentage?

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What is the difference between a “DNA Profile” and “Parentage?

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” Parentage testing determines whether a sire or dam qualifies as an individual’s parent. DNA extracted from hair roots, blood or semen is analyzed with a battery of eleven standardized DNA microsatellite markers to produce a unique DNA Profile or “fingerprint.” This profile remains as a permanent record of the individual’s genetic identity. Parentage analysis entails comparing the DNA Profiles of an individual with its assumed parents to detect any discrepancies that may cause one or more parents to be excluded. ^ Return to top Do we need to send in both the sire and dam when parentage testing? If possible, however parentage analysis can still be performed if DNA on only one parent is available. If the sire or dam were DNA typed previously, then their DNA Profiles can be used for parentage analysis of any offspring. If you have questions as to whether to submit both sire and dam for parentage, please call PAUS at 1-262-920-7287. ^ Return to top What if the animal is no longer alive? I

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