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OptiGen Figures

On January 17, 2003, OptiGen announced a new test to detect pcrd-PRA in English Cocker Spaniels.  OptiGen's announcement can be found on the OptiGen website



Total Tested Statistics - as of 4th quarter 2007
4,952

Normal/Clear
2350 45%
Carriers
2116
45%
Affected
486
10%



English Cocker Spaniels being tested for PRA during the 2nd quarter of 2007 (April 1-June 30)


Total of ALL ECS tested
289
Normal/Clear
132 46%
Carrier
130
45%
Affected
27
9%



Total US owned ECS tested for PRA the 1st quarter of 2007
40

Normal/Clear
17
42.5%
Carrier
16
16%
Affected
7
7%