PRA testing in Siamese

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I am a traditional Balinese and Siamese cat breeder who has always tested for PRA.  Recently I was told that PRA isn't found in the Traditional old lines, and is only in the wedge head versions.  Can you verify this and guide me to some articles? 
 

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Hello,

There is published work that the CEP290 mutation is more prevalent in Siamese that thought.  To be safe, I would test your breeding stock.  The cats tested were in Europe and the USA, I do not think they would all fall under the wedge head category.  For testing see:  www.vgl.ucdavis.edu
 
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