Health of father influences genetic contributions

BlackthornGSD · 01-24-2011, 10:38 AM

This is a fascinating article on how the health and environment of a father affects his genetic contribution to his children--it was tested on rats and humans, so it's likely that it's also somewhat true for canines.

The Bad Daddy Factor | Smart Journalism. Real Solutions. Miller-McCune.

cliffson1 · 01-24-2011, 09:59 PM

Interesting article Christine, many oldtimers have felt that male studs that produce late in life(8 to 12 years old) were a sign of good health and vitality.I like to see males that still function well later in life.

Zoeys mom · 01-24-2011, 10:04 PM

I know they are just making a link between the age of the males sperm and autism-I'm shocked it took the medical community this long to key in on the man's behaviors before conception as well. I was reading this at work today but couldn't comment, but it makes so much sense one would think more studies like this would be supported.

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BlackthornGSD Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,094	Health of father influences genetic contributions This is a fascinating article on how the health and environment of a father affects his genetic contribution to his children--it was tested on rats and humans, so it's likely that it's also somewhat true for canines. The Bad Daddy Factor \| Smart Journalism. Real Solutions. Miller-McCune. __________________ Christine Blackthorn Working German Shepherds

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cliffson1 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,929	Interesting article Christine, many oldtimers have felt that male studs that produce late in life(8 to 12 years old) were a sign of good health and vitality.I like to see males that still function well later in life.

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Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	I know they are just making a link between the age of the males sperm and autism-I'm shocked it took the medical community this long to key in on the man's behaviors before conception as well. I was reading this at work today but couldn't comment, but it makes so much sense one would think more studies like this would be supported.

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