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Parentage/Genetic Marker Report

This DNA-based parentage test uses microsatellite marker analysis to compare the DNA profile of an offspring to the profiles of possible parents.

Spider Lamb Syndrome

Ovine hereditary chondrodysplasia (spider lamb syndrome) is a semi-lethal inherited disorder associated with skeletal deformities in young sheep.

Freemartin

A freemartin is defined as a female that is born as a twin with a male and is sterile as a result of exposure to masculinizing hormones.