Chondroplasia test - archaeological bones

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:31 am

Before troubling the secretary, does anyone on here (e.g. the long suffering Duncan!) know if the DNA test that can be arranged through the society can also be done on bones? I've got some archaeological specimens that are beautifully preserved and are dead ringers for short leg Dexters. I'd like to know if these animals were or were not BD-C. I'm sure I don't have to spell out the possible implications of this.

Duncan MacIntyre · Post by **Duncan MacIntyre** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:58 am

Hello Louisa, how did you know I am suffering? If only I knew what I am suffering from I could maybe do something about it.

try this address for the lab in holland direct, they may be able to help. www.vhlgenetics.com

Duncan

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:24 pm

You're a star. As ever, many thanks for prompt response. Long suffering as the first port of call for any technical livestock info. After decades of moaning at PhD students wanting data & info, I'm now in the happy position of role reversal and plaguing everyone else.

Peter thornton · Post by **Peter thornton** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:26 pm

What a wonderful thought! Do we know where the original Mr Dexter lived. We could go over and dig up his orchard, I bet you'd find the odd calf there!!

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:08 am

Just to say that the VHL Genetics website is totally user unfriendly. The home page comes up no problem but has no postal address. There is a message that to view the menu one needs Java Routine Environment. I tried 3 machines & 2 web browsers in the Dept Archaeology but no joy. Then pestered 2 of our inhouse IT boffins, who also failed to access the menu. In desperation I then went to the University IT Helpdesk, who were also unable to open the menu, despite having all whizzy JAVA bits on their state of art machines. So, has anyone actually managed to access the menu on this website and if so how did you do it! Here I am with a pilot project that, if successful, could be part of major research grant application & this firm does not seem to want me & my potential money to talk to them!

Duncan MacIntyre · Post by **Duncan MacIntyre** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:46 am

I seem to be able to access the site ok, postal address is

Dr Van Haeringen Laboratorium BV
PO Box 408
NL-6700 AK
Wageningen
The Netherlands

I will try to add the phone no soon

Duncan

Duncan MacIntyre · Post by **Duncan MacIntyre** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:48 am

Visitor’s address Dr. Van Haeringen Laboratorium b.v.
Agro Business Park 100
6708 PW Wageningen
The Netherlands

Mailing address Dr. Van Haeringen Laboratorium b.v.
P.O. Box 408
6700 AK Wageningen
The Netherlands

Telephone +31 (317) 416 402

Fax +31 (317) 426 117

Homepage http://www.vhlgenetics.com

E-mail info@vhlgenetics.com

Woodmagic · Post by **Woodmagic** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:46 pm

Have just checked it out:

Telephone +31 (317) 416 402

Fax +31 (317) 426 117

Homepage http://www.vhlgenetics.com

E-mail info@vhlgenetics.com

Woodmagic · Post by **Woodmagic** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:47 pm

Sorry Duncan you just beat me to it! Using your info, anyway!

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:10 pm

Thanks to both of you for the more traditional contact details