Gender identification is crucial to understand the behaviour, evolution ecology, genetics and breeding of avian species. It is also important to protect and sustain endangered avian species by selective breeding or/and producing a hybrid between common and endangered avian species.
Based on morphological appearance it is difficult to determine the sex in most of the bird species especially in chicks. The DNA based avian sexing has an accuracy rate greater than 99.9 %.In birds, females are heterogametic (ZW) whereas males are homogametic (ZZ).
Hence, in birds, sex is determined at the molecular level by detecting W chromosome linked markers. Uniquely designed primers are used to amplify these sequences by PCR. This method of sexing has become the method of choice for bird owners worldwide. MBG accepts a variety of sample types (feathers, egg shells, tissues, blood etc) for this service.
Pathogens Tested
Eagle
Emu
Falcon
Kite
Ostrich
Owl
Parrot
And many others species
Including but not limited to (Contact MBG Lab for more information) :
Avocet, Bird of paradise, Bulbul, Bustard, Buzzard, Cattle Egret,
Chicken, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, Common ringed Plover, Crab Plover,
Crane, Crow, Curassows,Curlew, Dove, Duck, Dunlin, Flamingo,
Francolin, Godwit, Goose, Goshawk, Ground Hornbill, Guineafowl,
Harrier, Hawk, Heron, Hornbill, Ibis, Kentish plover, Kestrel, Lapwing,
Lorikeet, Love Brid, Oystercatcher, Parakeet, Partridge, Peacock,
Pelican, Penguin, Pigeon, Quail, Red-wattled plover, Sandpiper, Secretary Bird,
Shank, Shelduck, Spoonbill, Spotted Thick knee, Starling, Stilts, Stone Curlew,
Stork, Swan, Toucan, Turaco, Vulture, Whimbrel.
Method
PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
Sample Type
Accredited:
EDTA Blood, Feathers, Tissue, Fresh egg Shells with the membrane.
Transport Condition
Samples should be transported at 4°C; except feathers which can be transported at room temperature.
Turn Around Time (TAT)
TAT for routine samples is within 5 working days. Samples delivered before 11:00 AM will begin processing immediately resulting in shorter TAT. Urgent Samples must be delivered before 11:00 AM and will be charged double.
Note
Fresh medium sized feathers are required. Feathers must be freshly plucked out and should have roots. Loose feathers fallen from the bird will not be accepted as sample.
Samples should be individually placed in appropriate labelled containers.
Gender identification is crucial to understand the behaviour, evolution ecology, genetics and breeding of avian species. It is also important to protect and sustain endangered avian species by selective breeding or/and producing a hybrid between common and endangered avian species.
Based on morphological appearance it is difficult to determine the sex in most of the bird species especially in chicks. The DNA based avian sexing has an accuracy rate greater than 99.9 %.In birds, females are heterogametic (ZW) whereas males are homogametic (ZZ).
Hence, in birds, sex is determined at the molecular level by detecting W chromosome linked markers. Uniquely designed primers are used to amplify these sequences by PCR. This method of sexing has become the method of choice for bird owners worldwide. MBG accepts a variety of sample types (feathers, egg shells, tissues, blood etc) for this service.
Pathogens Tested
Eagle
Emu
Falcon
Kite
Ostrich
Owl
Parrot
And many others species
Including but not limited to (Contact MBG Lab for more information) :
Avocet, Bird of paradise, Bulbul, Bustard, Buzzard, Cattle Egret,
Chicken, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, Common ringed Plover, Crab Plover,
Crane, Crow, Curassows,Curlew, Dove, Duck, Dunlin, Flamingo,
Francolin, Godwit, Goose, Goshawk, Ground Hornbill, Guineafowl,
Harrier, Hawk, Heron, Hornbill, Ibis, Kentish plover, Kestrel, Lapwing,
Lorikeet, Love Brid, Oystercatcher, Parakeet, Partridge, Peacock,
Pelican, Penguin, Pigeon, Quail, Red-wattled plover, Sandpiper, Secretary Bird,
Shank, Shelduck, Spoonbill, Spotted Thick knee, Starling, Stilts, Stone Curlew,
Stork, Swan, Toucan, Turaco, Vulture, Whimbrel.
Method
PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
Sample Type
Accredited:
EDTA Blood, Feathers, Tissue, Fresh egg Shells with the membrane.
Transport Condition
Samples should be transported at 4°C; except feathers which can be transported at room temperature.
Turn Around Time (TAT)
TAT for routine samples is within 5 working days. Samples delivered before 11:00 AM will begin processing immediately resulting in shorter TAT. Urgent Samples must be delivered before 11:00 AM and will be charged double.
Note
Fresh medium sized feathers are required. Feathers must be freshly plucked out and should have roots. Loose feathers fallen from the bird will not be accepted as sample.
Samples should be individually placed in appropriate labelled containers.
