Feline Research

Starting in July 2007, Dr. Lyons at the University of California - Davis campus, will be analyzing cheek swab samples of Turkish Van cats as part of the Feline Genome Project. This is an exciting study that aims to determine the genetic distinctions of 19 different cat breeds. Samples will also be analyzed for unique genetic markers and population diversity. The results of this study will be important baseline for the breed in the future.

There is no charge for individual cat owners. The benefit to you is having your cat DNA typed for no cost. However, research costs money - so please consider donating to support this project. Vantastix will match the first $200 donated!

• Instructions on how to collect cheek swabs from your cat
• Instructions on what to send with your sample

Vantastix Cat Club supports the Feline Genome Project being conducted by Dr. Lyons at the University of California-Davis. Support the Feline Genome Project by providing samples of your Turkish Van for their study. Since research is expensive and there is no charge for submitting the samples for DNA analysis, please consider a financial donation. Vantastix will also be providing a donation on behalf of the club, but more funds are truly needed. All funds donated will be accounted for and sent to support Turkish Van Research.

If you would like to make a financial donation via PayPal, please click the button below to send a payment. You have to sign up for a Pay Pal account before you use it. It is simple and only takes a few minutes. Log in with YOUR e-mail address and password. You will be making a payment to: vanresearch@gmail.com

Please make sure to indicate that this is a donation for Turkish Van Research. Your PayPal receipt will serve as your donation receipt.