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Breeds Serviced

  • Beagle

NCCD-Neuronal Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration

This is a neurological disease also referred to as cerebellar abiotrophy. In Beagles, it is characterized by loss of balance and inability to walk properly first noticed at about the time puppies begin to walk. The test we offer was developed by the Animal Health Trust and has been licensed by VetGen through them for offer to North American customers.