Animal Genotyping

At MBG Lab, microsatellite markers are used to genotype different animals such as Equine, Camel, Bovine, Ovine and Falcon. DNA is extracted from submitted samples and microsatellite markers are amplified and analyzed to determine the genotype of an individual. The results are issued in the form of a microsatellite verification certificate.MBG has been actively participating in the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG) equine paternity comparison test. The laboratory code designated by ISAG is: UNI/DUB

MBG provides Parentage Verification tests, the result of which are issued in the form of a microsatellite verification certificate. If more than one marker mismatches, paternity is excluded. If one marker mismatches, it is possible that it is due to a mutation. In this case, several other microsatellites are analyzed to verify the parentage for the submitted family.

However, this is rare as microsatellite mutation rates are stable enough for pedigree analysis. Mutation rates are in the order of one mutation in 1,000-1,000,000 generations per given loci.

Currently, MBG Lab provides Genotyping and Parentage Verification tests for Equine and Camelids, which have been developed in the lab. For both species we have two panels of markers which are more than sufficient to determine the paternity issues even among closely related individuals.

Disputed Identity and Animal Species Identification

Microsatellite markers are used to determine the true identity and/or paternity of disputed samples. In these cases, more markers than the two paternity verification panels are utilized to provide a conclusive result.

MBG Lab also offers species detection and identification test for a group of animals

Camel Milk Authentication

Due to the increasing demand for camel milk and its excellent health benefits, adulteration with bovine and ovine milk may occur. MBG Lab has established a test that can identify as little as 1% adulteration in the milk sample.