International Canine Genetics introduces new at-home canine ovulation confirmation test.MALVERN, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1995--International Canine Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. ICGI ICGI Interagency Committee on Government Information ICGI International Colloquium on Grammatical Inference ICGI International Coalition for Genital Integrity , ICGIW) today announced it has begun marketing OPTIMATE(TM), the first at-home canine ovulation ovulation /ovu·la·tion/ (ov?u-la´shun) the discharge of a secondary oocyte from a graafian follicle.ov´ulatory o·vu·la·tion n. The discharge of an ovum from the ovary. confirmation test available to dog breeders in the United States. OPTIMATE(TM) is an easy to use, urine-based test that will allow dog breeders to confirm, at-home, that ovulation has occurred and that it is appropriate to proceed with their planned, natural breeding. "Many cases of unsuccessful breedings are the result of the inability to determine the optimal time to breed. OPTIMATE(TM) will confirm ovulation so that planned, natural breedings can go forward with greater confidence and success. Additionally, we believe OPTIMATE(TM) will become an important preliminary diagnostic tool to enable breeders to identify dogs experiencing abnormal ovulation and encourage breeders to seek veterinary help to isolate the underlying causes," Paul A. Rosinack, ICG's president and chief executive officer, noted. "The target market for Optimate(TM) is the estimated 850,000 U.S. purebred purebred progeny derived from at least several generations of animals of the same breed. purebred herds herds (or flocks) composed of purebred animals. Not necessarily registered animals. Distinct from crossbred herds. dog breedings that occur every year without the benefit of technology or the involvement of a veterinarian," Rosinack added. OPTIMATE(TM) is available directly from ICG ICG indocyanine green. , through veterinarians, and from a select number of dog show product distributors throughout the United States. International product introduction is planned for the first quarter of 1996. With the release of OPTIMATE(TM), ICG provides dog breeders and their veterinarians the most comprehensive system of canine ovulation timing products which also includes the Status-LH(TM) Canine Luteinizing Hormone Assay, Status-Pro(TM) Canine Progesterone progesterone (prōjĕs`tərōn'), female sex hormone that induces secretory changes in the lining of the uterus essential for successful implantation of a fertilized egg. Assay, and ICG's Laboratory Testing Service for Canine Reproductive Hormones. In addition, ICG markets a full line of products and services for canine reproduction, PennHIP(R), a scientific method of evaluation for Canine Hip Dysplasia, a line of cycle nutritional supplements and the Duurstede(TM) line of canine grooming products. CONTACT: International Canine Genetics Inc. Paul A. Rosinack, John R. Bauer, 610/640-1244 or Porter Le Vay & Rose Inc. Hal Le Vay, 212/564-4700 |
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