Who is Mars Veterinary?
Mars Veterinary is the newest division of Mars, Incorporated, a company known for innovative consumer and pet food brands that are trusted by people around the world.
Mars Veterinary is developing sophisticated genetic tests that will allow pet owners, veterinarians and care providers to gain insight into the genetic make up of their individual mixed breed dog. Mars Veterinary is reaching new frontiers in canine genomic science, discovering important genetic markers that will help identify breed mixes, predispositions to specific diseases, and determinants of physical and behavioral traits. These major scientific advances will allow veterinarians and owners to care for dogs with unprecedented wisdom.
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What does Mars Veterinary offer to veterinary practices?
Through research into pet genetics, Mars Veterinary is dedicated to revolutionizing personalized pet care by strengthening the bond between people and their loving companions.
Mars Veterinary's Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, a genetic test for detecting breeds present in a mixed breed dog, is now available in most areas. The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test has been developed in conjunction with the scientists at the internationally respected Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, from research utilizing the recently sequenced canine genome and data from vast numbers of dogs from the US, Europe and Japan. The test scans for patterns of genetic markers that represent distinct breed signatures for most of the breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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What is the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test?
The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test is the most comprehensive DNA-based mixed breed test for dogs. It will identify more than 130 AKC-recognized breeds that may be present in mixed breed dogs and will allow veterinarians to answer one of the most frequently asked questions by pet owners, "What is my dog's breed mix?"
Our mixed breed analysis test, a major milestone in canine genetic science, is the first in an anticipated line of Wisdom Panel™ tests, which will apply the results of proprietary genetic research to help identify predispositions to disease, predict physical traits and strengthen the pet-owner bond.
For more information on the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, visit www.wisdompanel.com
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How is the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test administered?
The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test requires a small blood sample that can be part of a routine veterinary visit. Just two to three weeks following the test, Mars Veterinary will provide owners and veterinarians with a detailed, customized report. This report will document the breeds detected, offer breed-based behavioral profiles and provide insights about breed-driven physical attributes.
Mars Veterinary understands the important role that veterinarians play in the health and well-being of pets, so this test will only be administered by veterinarians who can correctly interpret the data and properly communicate it to dog owners. The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test will help veterinarians work with owners to develop optimal care and well-being plans for their canine companions and ultimately strengthen the pet-owner bond.
For more information on the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, visit www.wisdompanel.com
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What information does the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test provide?
Mars Veterinary provides owners and veterinarians with a valuable report that includes the breed analysis of each dog tested, plus detailed information on the appearance and behavioral characteristics of detected breeds. The test result allows owners and veterinarians to work together to develop appropriate care and well-being plans.
For more information on the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, visit www.wisdompanel.com
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When will the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test be available?
The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test is now available, in most areas, through veterinary offices.
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How much does the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test cost?
Pricing for the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test is set by individual veterinary clinics. Contact your veterinarian for details.
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How will dog owners use this information?
Information from the breed analysis test will help pet owners to better understand their dog's breed history. The test result allows owners and veterinarians to work together to develop appropriate care and well-being plans for the pet.
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What research is the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test based upon?
The Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test is the result of years of extensive research and draws on the expertise of scientists at the internationally respected Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition in the United Kingdom, along with leading veterinarians, universities and breed organizations throughout the world.
As a result of the analysis of more than 19 million DNA markers from more than 13,000 dogs, the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test will be able to identify more than 100 breeds that may be present in mixed breed dogs. This represents 99 percent of dogs registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
For more information on the Mars Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, visit www.wisdompanel.com
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Can the breed analysis test be used for purebred dogs?
No, the breed analysis test is for use only on dogs that are mixed breed to help determine their breed history. Mars Veterinary will be unveiling genetic tests that are specific for purebred dogs in the future.
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Why is Mars, Incorporated involved in canine genetics
Mars, Incorporated, a company known for innovative consumer and pet food brands that are trusted by people around the world, has been deeply involved with canine genetics for the past five years. Mars, Incorporated has consistently provided innovation in products that meet the needs of pets and owners.
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Do you have an advisory board of experts?
Yes. Over the past five years we have had a panel of independent experts that provide their insights in canine genetic research and how to translate science into utility. We have selected key academic leaders in each field and worked in collaboration with them to ensure world-class science is delivered.
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