研究人员研究新西兰农场狗的DNA,以识别和避免遗传疾病。 Researchers study New Zealand farm dogs' DNA to identify and avoid genetic diseases.

新西兰研究人员正在研究当地独特的农场工作狗的DNA,包括狩猎狗和头目狗的DNA,以改善他们的基因健康。 New Zealand researchers are studying the DNA of unique local working farm dogs, including huntaways and heading dogs, to improve their genetic health. 通过测序250只狗的基因组 他们确定了1900万个DNA变异 和27个健康变异 By sequencing the genomes of 250 dogs, they've identified 19 million DNA variations and 27 health variants. 这项研究帮助农民和育种者避免饲养带有遗传病基因的养狗,改善这些工作狗的整体健康和表现。 This research helps farmers and breeders avoid breeding dogs that carry genes for genetic diseases, improving the overall health and performance of these working dogs.