Welcome to generatio - Center for Animal Genetics
Generatio is your partner for cutting-edge animal genetics with many years of experience in science, veterinary medicine, information technology and laboratory analytics. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of genetic tests for animal breeding and animal health, including disease, trait and parentage analysis, with the highest quality standards. Using the results of these tests, you can improve your breeding success, or treat symptomatic animals in a targeted manner.
We also offer customized solutions for breeding organizations with DNA programmes.
The health of your animals is our top priority. Whether you are an animal owner, veterinarian, breeder, or breeding organization, you can benefit from the results of genetic testing.
Our strengths
- Over 20 years experience in animal genetics with our in-house laboratories. Our talented technicians and biologists include those with doctorates in genetics and veterinary medicine.
- Highest quality standards: Disease and trait testing and parentage analysis are run under the highest quality standards. Quality control and management is ensured through internal QC testing as well as by regular participation in ISAG comparison tests.
- Exclusive European patent for the Muscle Integrity Myopathy (PSSM2) test – Muscle Integrity Myopathy (PSSM2) is the umbrella term for a group of related muscle diseases with similar clinical symptoms. These often include reluctance to move, muscle stiffness, periodic lameness, and possible exercise intolerance. Test your horse for Muscle Integrity Myopathy (PSSM2) exclusively at generatio, the European patent holder, and finally address your animal’s symptoms.
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Generatio - Center for Animal Genetics
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News
07.12.2022
PSSM2 Express Test now available - results within 3 working days
Order our new Express PSSM2 test now and receive the test results within only 3 working days after sample receipt in our laboratory.
23.11.2022
Send us your animal sample by 12.12. and receive the results before Christmas
Send us your animal sample by 12 December and you will have the opportunity to receive the result before Christmas. The deadline refers to the postal arrival of the sample at our laboratory in Tübingen (horses) or Heidelberg (dogs). Of course, we also process samples that reach our laboratory after 12 December, but you will not receive these results until after our Christmas holidays.
12.09.2022
generatio launches research study on PSSM2
generatio is performing research to better understand the relationship between symptoms and environmental factors involved with the multifactorial genetic disorder PSSM2 (equine myopathy). Owners of all horses that have been tested for PSSM2 by generatio, EquiSeq, or through the IAFH are invited to compete the scientific survey for each tested horse.