{"id":936,"date":"2026-03-19T12:42:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/?page_id=936"},"modified":"2026-04-16T05:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:16:06","slug":"genetic-laboratory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/genetic-laboratory\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetic Laboratory for DNA Analysis of Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main activity of the genetics laboratory is <strong>DNA analysis of animals.<\/strong><br>The aim of the laboratory&#8217;s work is to provide all customers with objective and independent sample testing and information protection, with one of the primary goals being to ensure testing accuracy in accordance with international standards, using appropriate and modern testing methods.<br>Our many years of experience are a guarantee of your satisfaction. We have been here for you since 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The laboratory is accredited by the Slovak National Accreditation Service \u2013 SNAS (2005), for parentage testing of farm animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tests are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the standard STN EN ISO\/IEC 17025:2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance our expertise, <strong>since 1995<\/strong> we have been a member of <strong>ISAG<\/strong> (International Society of Animal Genetics), where as an active member we participate in comparative tests in which we rank among the best laboratories in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The laboratory<\/strong> has held <strong>accreditation<\/strong> since 2010, based on demonstrated results, for parentage testing from the international organisation <strong>ICAR<\/strong> (International Committee for Animal Recording).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genetics Laboratory Nitra is part of the Breeding Services of the Slovak Republic, s.e. and organisationally falls under the Special Purpose Breeding Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We perform DNA tests for the following animal species<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion\" data-module=\"idsk-accordion\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT\">\n\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__controls\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"govuk-accordion__open-all\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-open-title=\"Open all\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-close-title=\"Close all\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-visually-hidden govuk-accordion__controls-span\" data-section-title=\"sections\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCattle\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for cattle\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-1\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 Beta casein genotype determination (A2 milk) (non-accredited test)<br>\u2022 Individual identification by DNA test<br>\u2022 Verification of offspring origin by comparison with both parents and issuance of a certificate of origin<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/hd.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of cattle origin<\/a><br>We are here for you \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us for volume discounts and long-term cooperation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/specialized-breeding-facility\/\">Contact<\/a><br><br><strong>DNA material:<\/strong><br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 hair<br>\u2022 semen<br>\u2022 milk<br>\u2022 tissue<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br>Since 1995 the laboratory has been a member of ISAG (International Society of Animal Genetics), where as an active member it participates in comparative tests. In the comparative test for cattle we achieve 100% success.<br><br>For DNA testing of cattle, our laboratory tests the set of microsatellites prescribed by ISAG.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHorses\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for horses\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-2\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 WFFS detection in horses (non-accredited test)<br>\u2022 Individual identification by DNA test<br>\u2022 Verification of offspring origin by comparison with both parents and issuance of a certificate of origin<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/kone.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of horse origin<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/wffs_kone.pdf\">Accompanying form for WFFS detection in horses<\/a><br><br>We are here for you \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us for volume discounts and long-term cooperation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/specialized-breeding-facility\/\">Contact<\/a><br><br><strong>DNA material:<\/strong><br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 mane<br>\u2022 semen<br>\u2022 tissue<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br><strong>Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome Type I (WFFST1)<\/strong>, known as the \u201efragile foal syndrome\u201c, is among the hereditary diseases affecting connective tissue. It occurs in warmblood horse breeds.<br><br>WFFS is caused by a mutation in the LH1 gene, which encodes an enzyme needed for collagen production. It manifests immediately after birth in an abnormally loose, thin, fragile skin that tears easily. The so-called mucous membranes are also affected, leading to extensive lesions throughout the body and haematomas. During pregnancy, fluid accumulation in the foetus or premature foaling may occur. As these are extensive injuries with no possibility of treatment, foals either die prenatally or are euthanised shortly after birth due to severe pain from sepsis.<br><br>WFFS is an autosomal recessive disease, meaning that for the disease to develop, both parents must carry the mutated allele for WFFS. If an animal is a <strong>carrier<\/strong> (it carries one allele for WFFS), it may be used in breeding, but the PLOD1 gene genotype of the other parent must also be known.<br><br><strong>N\/N<\/strong>                             healthy animal, not a carrier of WFFS<br><strong>N\/WFFS<\/strong>                    healthy animal, but carries WFFS to offspring<br><strong>WFFS\/WFFS<\/strong>            affected animal<br><strong>Parental combinations:<\/strong><br><strong>N\/WFFS x N\/N<\/strong>                     50% probability of a <strong>carrier<\/strong> being born<br><strong>N\/WFFS x N\/WFFS<\/strong>             25% probability of an <strong>affected<\/strong> foal being born, and 50% probability of a <strong>carrier<\/strong> being born<br><br>For DNA testing of horses, our laboratory tests the set of microsatellites prescribed by ISAG.<br><br>Since 1995 the laboratory has been a member of ISAG (International Society of Animal Genetics), where as an active member it participates in comparative tests. In the comparative test for horses we achieve 100% success.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSheep and Goats\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for sheep and goats\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-3\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 Individual identification by DNA test<br>\u2022 Verification of offspring origin by comparison with both parents and issuance of a certificate of origin<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/ovce.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of sheep origin<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/kozy.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of goat origin<\/a><br><br>We are here for you \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us for volume discounts and long-term cooperation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/specialized-breeding-facility\/\">Contact<\/a><br><br><strong>DNA material:<\/strong><br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 wool<br>\u2022 semen<br>\u2022 milk<br>\u2022 tissue<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br>Since 1995 the laboratory has been a member of ISAG (International Society of Animal Genetics).\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPigs\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for pigs\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-4\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 Individual identification by DNA test<br>\u2022 Verification of offspring origin by comparison with both parents and issuance of a certificate of origin<br>\u2022 Foreign certificate containing the complete DNA profile of the animal<br>\u2022 Testing of candidate genes for production traits in pigs:<br>\u2022 Stress sensitivity (RYR), intramuscular fat (H-FABP), fatness (IGF2) \u2013 non-accredited test<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/osip.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of pig origin<\/a><br><br>We are here for you \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us for volume discounts and long-term cooperation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/specialized-breeding-facility\/\">Contact<\/a><br><br><strong>DNA material:<\/strong><br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 bristles<br>\u2022 semen<br>\u2022 tissue<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br>Since 1995 the laboratory has been a member of ISAG (International Society of Animal Genetics).\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDogs\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for dogs\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-5\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 Individual identification by DNA test<br>\u2022 Verification of offspring origin by comparison with both parents and issuance of a certificate of origin<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/pes.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of dog origin<\/a><br><br>We are here for you \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us for volume discounts and long-term cooperation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/specialized-breeding-facility\/\">Contact<\/a><br><br>DNA material:<br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 hair<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br>For DNA testing of dogs, our laboratory tests the set of microsatellites prescribed by ISAG.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"govuk-accordion__section-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"govuk-accordion__section-button\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRatites and Birds\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"govuk-accordion__section-summary govuk-body\" id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-summary-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNA test for ratites and birds\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"govuk-accordion__section-content\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"4PCbcAOhzj1ww5qDoPZwT-heading-6\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2022 Sex determination by DNA test<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/bezce.pdf\">Accompanying form for sex verification of ratites<\/a> (ostrich, rhea)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/emu.pdf\">Accompanying form for sex verification of emu<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/vtaky.pdf\">Accompanying form for sex verification of birds<\/a><br><br>DNA material:<br>\u2022 blood<br>\u2022 feather<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/en\/dna-sample-collection\/\">Sample collection for DNA test<\/a><br><br>The many years of experience of our laboratory in determining the sex of birds by DNA test ensure fast and 100% results.<br><br>Our primary goal is to ensure customer satisfaction.<br><br>Sex verification of birds and ratites is not an accredited test.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CITES DNA storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/cites.pdf\">Accompanying form for verification of animal origin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual identification, birds of prey and deer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities are not accredited by the Slovak National Accreditation Service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/SNAS_LG.pdf\">SNAS accreditation certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ISAGHD_LG.pdf\">ISAG certificate \u2013 cattle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ISAGOV_LG.pdf\">ISAG certificate \u2013 sheep<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ISAGOS_LG.pdf\">ISAG certificate \u2013 pigs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ISAGKO_LG.pdf\">ISAG certificate \u2013 horses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ISAGDOG_LG.pdf\">ISAG certificate \u2013 dogs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/ICAR_LG.pdf\">ICAR certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ing. Lenka Mlynekov\u00e1, PhD.<\/strong><br>Head of the Laboratory of Genetics and Education<br>Hlohoveck\u00e1 7<br>951 41 Lu\u017eianky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"tel:+421905700951\">+421 905 700 951<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:lenkamlynekova@pssr.sk\">lenkamlynekova@pssr.sk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/ac\/lg_cennik.pdf\">Price list<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/index.php\/sk\/tlaciva-genetickeho-laboratoria\/\">Forms for download<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/dotaznikLG.pdf\">Customer satisfaction and needs survey<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pssr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stiah\/lg\/Objednavka_SNP_DNA_HD.xlsx\">Order form for SNP DNA test analysis of cattle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genetic Laboratory for DNA Analysis of Animals The main activity of the genetics laboratory is DNA analysis of animals.The aim of the laboratory&#8217;s work is to provide all customers with objective and independent sample testing and information protection, with one of the primary goals being to ensure testing accuracy in accordance with international standards, using&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-936","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=936"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1197,"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/936\/revisions\/1197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/web2.pssr.sk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}