Chromosomal Analyses

Objectives : research and characterisation of chromosomal abnormalities responsible for clinical problems (decrease in fertility, prolificacy, genetic defects) which have a significant economic impact on husbandry. The work concentrates on cattle, swine and horses. Controls are also carried out in order to characterise the chromosomal status of wild boar populations.

Overseeing abnormalities among cattle herds.

Objective : epidemiological surveillance of abnormalities (mainly congenital ones) with a possible genetic origin. The laboratory is a national observation post where clinical records and samples taken on affected individuals and their progeny are centralised.