BioPet Vet Lab, a biotechnology company studying canine genetic testing and a contributor to the DNA World Pet Registry, an internationally compatible DNA data warehouse, unveiled a new dog DNA testing program called “Proof of Parentage”, at the 2011 World Dog Show in Paris. The response at the show was overwhelmingly positive.
“Presidents and delegates of kennel clubs from all over the world wanted to talk with us,” said Michael Boyd, Senior Software Developer at Boyd Tech. “Representatives from Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Asian sub-continent sought us out to discuss how the program and secure data management could be implemented in each of their countries.”
In March 2011, a Tibetan mastiff procured a price of $1.5 million making it the world’s most expensive dog. DNA testing raises the cost of purebred dogs and the Knoxville-based BioPet recognized this issue with the industry. BioPet worked with a technology firm, Boyd Tech Inc., to develop a DNA “Proof of Parentage” tracking system that is accurate, quick, cost-effective and can be used anywhere in the world.
“Dog breeding and competition is a multi-million dollar industry with some pet owners paying thousands of dollars for the pick of the litter from a highly-prized lineage,” said Tom Boyd, CEO of BioPet Vet Lab. “At this time DNA parentage testing isn’t mandatory for most clubs, but we see it becoming an industry standard within the next few years.”
“Proof of Parentage” program has been receiving international media attention for its PooPrints™ program. It enables communities to test dog waste against a database and identify offending pet owners who refuse to pick up after their pets. The program has become a popular concept among apartment communities, condo associations, and resort areas seeking quality control. For more information visit, www.biopetvetlab.com/
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