Canton, GA

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The first ever canine genetic database has been developed by veterinary school of the University of California, Davis in conjunction with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The database was created to assist forensic detectives investigate crimes and will be used to identify relationships between dogs and thus allow prosecutors to determine connections between corrupt dog breeders, trainers, and dog ring operators.

The system is called Canine Combined DNA Index system (CODIS) and is similar to the FBI's human CODIS database used in criminal and missing person investigations. The CANINE CODIS database is comprised of individual DNA profiles from dogs that are seized during dog fighting investigations as well as from unidentified samples collected at alleged dog fighting scenes.

"Dog fighting is a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise that leads to the cruel treatment and deaths of thousands of dogs nationwide every year," said Tim Rickey of the ASPCA."This database is an unprecedented and vital component in the fight against animal cruelty and will allow us to strengthen cases against animal abusers and seek justice for their victims."

Samples are collected by swabbing the mouths of dogs seized from dogfights or believed to be associated with dog fighting. Currently, the database only has samples collected from California, however, the ASPCA and UC Davis are looking to expand its reach nationwide.



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