Genotyping
We offer genotyping services for a variety of applications:
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Kiwi bird |
- Population conservation and monitoring: genotyping data can evidence population structure to inform species conservation management plans. It is also a commonly used tool on pest eradication initiatives.
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Individual identification: non-invasive sampling allows characterization of individuals to determine their presence/absence in an area of interest. It is also utilized for predator identification when genotypes obtained from wound swabs are compared to a pool of suspects. For example, New Zealand conservation authorities can identify the perpetrator, when privately owned dogs kill kiwi birds when allowed to roam free in kiwi bird conservation areas.
- Gender and parentage analysis
Genotypes can be obtained from readily available species specific markers. However, if markers are non-existent for the specie of interest, we have the capability to develop them.
Currently we have species specific markers for the following species:
Common Name |
Species |
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| Noreway rat, ship rat | Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus |
| Australian brush tailed possum | Trichosurus vulpecula |
| Dog | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Cat | Felis catus |
| NZ geckos | Hoplodactylus duvaucelii, Hoplodactylus maculatus |
| Savannah Sparrow | Passerculus sandwichensis |
| Stoat | Mustela erminea |
| Goat | Capra aegagrus hircus |
| Hochstetter's frog | Leiopelma hochstetteri |