Molecular Diagnostic Services (Pty) Ltd was established by Dr Denis York in September 1997.  Based in South Africa, it has as its focus the use of the most advanced technology to perform molecular and genetic analysis in the human and veterinary fields.  All tests are quality controlled and are highly accurate and sensitive.  MDS is now represented in Australia by MDS Australia (Pty) Ltd, specialising in molecular tests for a wide range of Avian genetic markers and diseases including Avian pathogens and DNA sexing.