In-depth writing on racing pigeon gene testing, pathogen testing and scientific breeding, from our laboratory team.
How do PiADV-I and PiADV-II differ, and how is viral adenovirus distinguished from bacterial disease? Diagnosis and control explained.
Why is PiCV called a hidden threat to racing pigeons? How does it cause immunosuppression and secondary infections? Risks, testing and control.
Paramyxovirus (PMV-1), or pigeon Newcastle disease, is a major viral threat to racing pigeons. Transmission, symptoms, testing and control.
A scientific virus surveillance plan is the foundation of loft health management, from sampling frequency and test panels to result handling.
What are inbreeding and inbreeding depression? This guide covers the genetic risks of close matings, inbreeding coefficients and homozygosity.
What does the LDHA lactate dehydrogenase A gene do in anaerobic glycolysis and sprinting? Its biology, polymorphism and breeding use.
Principles, sampling methods, workflow and report interpretation for DNA sex testing in racing pigeons, to help breeders plan matings and breeding.
LDHA, DRD4, CRY1, MSTN and four more candidate-gene loci: what published racing pigeon research reports, and how to read it.
How should racing pigeon DNA samples be collected? Feathers, blood cards and oral swabs compared, with sampling methods that keep results reliable.
The accuracy of real-time qPCR depends on disciplined lab practice and biosafety. Common causes of false positives and false negatives.
From genes to pathogens — build a complete scientific record for your pigeons.
