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
