VGL

VGL was a pioneer in the development of DNA-based animal parentage verification. In the early 1990s, VGL began the development of parentage tests using microsatellite DNA markers also referred to as STRs (short tandem repeats). VGL was the first animal parentage laboratory to offer DNA testing to the horse, cattle, and camelid industries in the mid-1990s and has since introduced DNA-based tests for elk, deer, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and primates. Utilizing this technology, the VGL has generated nearly 4 million DNA profiles... The mission of the VGL is to develop and provide high quality, accurate animal DNA testing services while promoting and enhancing research and education in animal genetics that improves animal health, performance, and well-being... VGL provides animal parentage verification, identification, forensics services, genetic diagnostics, and genetic research for a broad range of domestic species as well as primates and wildlife species.

Primary location: Davis United States