Help our Hip Dysplasia research!
We are still trying to get DNA samples in from at least a dozen families of Bernese Mountain Dogs. We are trying to develop a DNA test which will clearly indicate the genetic status of each dog regarding hips. A breeder can use this information to breed their dog to the sire or dam that will complement their dogs' ability to produce non-dysplastic offspring. Only those breeds where we obtain sufficient DNA samples will have a chance at this test. We only have 8 families and several more where people asked for swabs kits and never returned them, even in spite of my "nag" cards. We are looking for families of Berners in which there are two or more siblings (can be from a repeat breeding) who have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and are available for DNA sample collection. We also need DNA samples from the parents (both whenever possible - but will take one) and any unaffected littermates that we can get. DNA samples are collected by small cheek brushes which are simply returned in self-addressed, stamped envelopes. Come on folks, what we're doing for von Willebrands Disease we can do for hips. Cheryl Hogue Research Coordinator VetGen 1 800 483-8436 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.vetgen.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Cabela's
I too, blasted Cabela's and got the same, inane, stupid, pat answer. So I let them have it again. I think unrelenting protest is the only way. Cheryl Hogue Research Coordinator VetGen 1 800 483-8436 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.vetgen.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
update on research BMD numbers
VetGen has seven families in right now. They need a minimum of 12 families before they will start research on any new breed. They have learned the hard way not to put time and tons of research money into a breed where they hit a dead end by not receiving enough DNA samples to make significant progress. Unfortunately, it takes so many DNA samples to tract down the causative genes in a polygenetic type disease. I keep plugging away. Cheryl Hogue Research Coordinator VetGen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.VetGen.com 800 483-8436
Speaking of studies.....
Just a reminder we are still working on this: For several years VetGen has been researching the genetic causes of Canine Diseases in dogs, and has made progress in identifying the genes that cause Hip Dysplasia. Since it is not the policy of VetGen to keep research animals or do "test breedings" we depend solely upon owners/breeders who are caring enough of their breeds health issues to participate in our research projects. For our research on Hip Dysplasia, we need families of Bernese Mountain Dogs in which there are two or more offspring which have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and are available for DNA sample collection. DNA is collected by means of small oral brush swabs which are simply swiped in the dog's mouth. We need to collect DNA from the affected dogs, their parents, and a few of the unaffected littermates as well. When contacted by participants, we send out the number of swab kits requested and enclose instructions, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for their return. Along with the returned DNA samples we need a copy of the dog's pedigrees to see how the dog's are related to one another and also to see if they are related to dogs we already have in. The information is extremely helpful in determining the mode of inheritance of this disease. PARTICIPATION IS FREE AND COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Cheryl Hogue Research Coordinator VetGen E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.VetGen.com Phone: 800 483-8436
can't open any of the BERNER-L attachments
Most of the Berner-L posts do not have the attachments, can't read any of the postings - what's happening? Cheryl Hogue Research Coordinator VetGen 1 800 483-8436 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.vetgen.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
