Publications by authors named "Anna Snell"
Knowledge of factors associated with semen quality may help in investigations of the aetiology and pathophysiology. We investigated the correlation between biomarkers for testicular cell function (anti-müllerian hormone, AMH, Inhibin B, testosterone, free androgen-index (testosterone/sex-hormone binding globulin), insulin like peptide 3, INSL-3), alkaline phosphate (ALP), canine prostate-specific esterase (CPSE), and heterophilic antibodies with dog variables, semen quality, and fertility. Blood and semen were collected from 65 Bernese Mountain Dogs.
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- Bernese mountain dogs originated in early 1900s Switzerland as farm dogs used for tasks like pulling carts and guarding cattle, but now they serve as family companions.
- A study using whole-genome sequencing analyzed 33 Bernese mountain dogs from France, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.S., revealing high inbreeding levels and limited genetic clustering between European and U.S. dogs, indicating cross-breeding.
- The analysis found associations between certain genetic variants and diseases prevalent in the breed, particularly those related to immune functions, pointing to increased health issues likely caused by high inbreeding over the past 30 years.