In order for your cat(s)/cattery to be part of this research, simply:
Fill out the "SWAB SUBMISSION FORM"
Attach copy of pedigree
Place each cat's name on envelopes containing buccal swab or Q-tip
Mail to Leslie Lyons, Ph.D. at the address below.
At this time, only submit cats from F-3 forward, and 8 months of age or older.
Dr. Leslie A. Lyons
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
Telephone: 530-754-5546
Fax: 530-752-1358
felinegenome@ucdavis.edu
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLLECTING BUCCAL
CELLS FOR
DNA TESTING CATS
1. Before collecting sample, make sure that the cat has not nursed or
had anything to eat or drink 30 minutes prior to collecting the sample.
2. Sample one cat at a time. If samples are to be collected from several
cats in the same session, complete steps 1-6 for one cat before sampling
the next.
3. Fill out the submission form and print.
4. Use 2 double ended cotton swabs. Place swab head against the inside
of the cheek and gums, swirl vigorously 8 – 10 times. Use both ends of
the cotton swabs.
5. Wave cotton swab in the air for 20 seconds to air dry.
6. Place cotton swabs into paper envelope and seal. Write the cat’s name
on the outside of each sealed envelope. Do not wrap swabs in plastic
wrap or seal in plastic bag.
7. Place all samples, and identification forms into one envelope. Mail
via:
US mail delivery OR Overnight courier(FedEx, UPS, DHL):
Dr. Leslie A.
Lyons
Cat DNA Testing
SVM:PHR, 1114 Tupper Hall
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Lab e-mail:
felinegenome@ucdavis.edu
web:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/PHR/LyonsDen/
This project would be paid for by Dr. Lyons’ research lab and her NIH
grants. There would be no cost to breeders.
MORE
DATA IS NEEDED!!