The Associazione Gatto Siberiano has raised a concern regarding a new line of Siberian PKD. Gregory's Siberian Petra and Penelope have presented with PKD, which has been confirmed by ultrasound and other tests. DNA tests in Italy were postive for PKD, but were negative at UC Davis. Dr. Leslie Lyons is sequencing the entire gene of Petra for mutations. Minute variations between the tests may account for the difference, but at this time it is strongly recommended that cats from this line are tested using sonograms.
Nov 2009 ~ Results of the WSU Siberian HCM Study
Winn Feline has released formal results from the Washington State study of Siberian HCM. No mutation was found in genes known to cause HCM. None of the samples were positive for the known Maine Coon or Ragdoll HCM. Siberian Research would like to thank Dr. Kathryn Meurs for efforts.
Jan 2009 ~ UC Davis Siberian HCM Study
A major search for genes that cause Siberian HCM has begun at UC Davis. DNA swabs from HCM positive Siberians and close relatives are needed for this study. Information about the study and how to send samples is provided in the link above.
June 2008 ~ Siberian HCM Case Listing
An open listing of Siberians diagnosed with was added to SRI website. All of the cases listed have been released to SRI, or are listed in another open registry.
Dec 2007 ~ Siberian HCM Pedigree Analysis
Information on ancestral lines that may have introduced HCM into the Siberian breed was added to the SRI website.
A new organization was formed to accept donations for genetic studies of Siberian HCM.
Dr. Kathryn Meurs granted funds from Winn Feline to studies genes causing Siberian HCM
July 2007 ~ UC Davis begins study of hypoallergenic Siberians.
Allergen test results by SRI members were correlated and submitted to the university for further studies.
July 2007 ~ Information on Siberian Polycystic Disease
Persian PKD discussion and ancestry was added to the SRI website.
Oct 2006 ~ Dr. Leslie Lyons Reviews SRI Siberian HCM Pedigree Study
Compiled ancestry and cardiology reports were submitted to Dr Leslie Lyons at UC Davis for formal review.
Feb 2005 ~ Siberian HCM Pedigree Studies Started
Reports and pedigrees were compared to prove that a genetic basis for HCM existed in the Siberian breed.