ADC-Holland

ADC-Holland is a laboratory for sex identification of parrots, parakeets, birds of prey and owls. 

Female and male birds differ in their sex chromosomes. Female birds are heterogametic as they have two different sex chromosomes (ZW) and male birds are homogametic (ZZ) as they have two identical sex chromosomes. For sex determination the laboratory detects female specific DNA sequences which are located on the W chromosome.  

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DNA-analysis takes place by means of feathers. These feathers have to be freshly plucked from the chest area and the tip of the feather should not be touched. Five feathers per bird are needed which have to be enclosed in a sample bag. Please, write down the bird identification number and species' name on each bag.   

Free sample bags can be ordered by telephone or by e-mail: svolger@adc-holland.com.

Prices:

The prices include VAT.

For any further enquiries please feel free to e-mail us at svolger@adc-holland.com.  

ADC-Holland is registered by the Chamber of Commerce in Leeuwarden under number 01115975.