Laboklin Ireland/Eire

01/06/2026

New: Coat colour variant white gloves for Birman Cats 🧬

The characteristic white “gloves” of the Birman are among the most distinctive features of this breed. They are caused by a variant in the KIT gene, which is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

With our new genetic test for the White Gloves variant, breeders can plan matings more effectively and better assess the inheritance of the characteristic glove pattern.

Interestingly, the variant has also been identified in other breeds such as the Ragdoll, although it does not appear to be associated with white paws in these cats.

Now newly available at LABOKLIN!

🔗 Learn more:

https://labogen.com/en/coat-colours-coat-lenght-coat-structure-cat/white-gloves/

21/05/2026

Single test, breed-specific test combination or screening? The right test format for every question 🧬

In addition to comprehensive screenings such as LABOGenetics XXL for dogs and cats, we also offer breed-specific test combinations as well as nearly all genetic tests as single test.

Single tests are particularly suitable:
• for targeted questions or the investigation of specific hereditary diseases or coat traits
• for symptomatic animals or newly available genetic tests
• when fast results at attractive prices are required
• if applicable, also possible using previously stored sample material

⏱️ Thanks to continuous test optimisation, turnaround times are noticeably reduced. Results are therefore available even faster, for example for clopidogrel response (cat) or MDR1, CEA and prcd-PRA (dog).

11/05/2026

NEW: Intestinal Lipid Malabsorption (ILM) in the Australian Kelpie

️ Intestinal lipid malabsorption is a hereditary metabolic disorder in the Australian Kelpie in which the absorption and processing of dietary fats are impaired.

Typical symptoms from an early age:
• poor growth, significantly smaller body size than littermates
• greasy, pale yellow faeces
• rough, wiry coat
• generally poor body condition
• intolerance to high-fat diets

🧬 Genetic testing is especially essential for breeders to identify carriers and enable responsible breeding decisions.

Learn more on our website

https://labogen.com/en/erbkrankheiten-hund/intestinale-lipid-malabsorption-ilm/

11/04/2026

📣Attention all Sausage enthusiasts🌭
If you love Dachsies as much as we do, you won't want to miss this 🙌
Join us online or bring your sausage to meet us in Little Island, Cork on Thursday, April 23rd at 6.30 pm for a workshop on Dachshund spinal health

Whether you want to learn how to protect your own Dachshund's spine or promote healthy breeding our Specialists will be on hand to answer your every question

Tickets are available from and all proceeds will go directly to our charity partner, Dogs for the Disabled

Visit:
https://canine.munsteragriculturalsociety.com/events/munster-ag-canine-dachshund-educational-lecture

10/04/2026

This year, FECAVA and Laboklin will award 2 scholarships of €1,000 to support veterinarians traveling across Europe—whether it’s for a conference, visiting a specialist centre, or collaborating with colleagues in another country.

Plan ahead: Applicants will need to send proof that they are a European veterinarian, plus a 30–60 second video about themselves and their travel plans.

Application deadline: 18 August 2026
Recipients will be announced at the WSAVA–PSAVA–FECAVA World Congress 2026.

Start thinking about your 2026 veterinary journey across Europe!

https://www.fecava.org/schoolarships/

26/03/2026

Laboklin at night: - Urothelial Neoplasia
📆Date: 21 April 2026 (Tuesday), 18:00-18:45 (GMT)
🎤 Speakers: Dr. Katrin Törner
Dr. Jennifer von Luckner
💰 Fee: Free of charge

Disasters, difficulties and setbacks: Urothelial Neoplasia

A young terrier with seemingly harmless bladder lesion – surely this is nothing serious. Another dog has a haematuriea and thickened bladder wall – suspects cancer. Yet both cases turned out very differently and could perhaps have been anticipated.

We explore how to avoid common diagnostic traps, what the BRAF mutation test really tells us, and how to deal with unexpected results. Our guest, Dr Katrin Törner, shares her expertise on bladder tumours and practical tips for guiding patients to the right diagnosis.

If you are unable to attend the live session, no need to worry! A recording will be made available to all registered participants and will be accessible for 4 days afterwards

https://lnkd.in/dP2qShvW

17/03/2026

Laboklin at night: Feline Leishmaniasis | on-line

Pitfalls by Feline Leishmaniasis – Do we treat Cats like small Dogs?

Join Laboklin at Night when we discuss pathophysiology, diagnostics and treatment options for a cat with leishmaniasis.

🐱 When: Tue, March 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m (GMT)
🐈 Speaker: Dr. Ingo Schäfer
💰 Price: Free of Charge

Booking is essential:
https://Laboklin at Night -feline leishmaniosis

If you are unable to attend the live session, no need to worry! A recording will be made available to all registered participants and will be accessible for 4 days afterwards.

03/03/2026

🩺 Babesiose-Update: Das Leitsymptom ist heute oft eine Thrombozytopenie, der colafarbende Urin lässt oft auf sich warten.
In der neuen Folge LABOTalk News erklärt Ingo Schäfer, worauf es bei der modernen Diagnostik ankommt und warum die PCR das Werkzeug der Wahl ist. 🎧

Jetzt reinhören: https://labotalk.letscast.fm/episode/labo-talk-29-news-babesien-klein-aber-oho

24/02/2026