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PRIMARY LENS LUXATION
Breaking News!! The
genetic mutation has been found for Primary Lens Luxation!!
Details available
here.
Test Kits are now available at the OFA
Store:
http://www.offa.org/dnatesting/
MBTCA PLL List-
updated 9/09, will be
updated as additions are made
PLL Release Form-
if you have a new or past case of PLL you are willing to add to the list,
please fill out this form and return it to Debra Guerrero, MBTCA Head of
Health
CERF- ACVO Clinic List-
List of places around the US where you may get your mini's eyes tested, this
should be done every 6 months. The CERF website also lists upcoming
CERF clinics, where you can get the testing done at reduced cost, here:
http://www.vmdb.org/upcomingCERFclinics.html
Link to
Primary lens luxation in
dogs: A layman’s guide & a warning to owners of Minature Bull Terriers in
particular.
HEALTH TESTING RESOURCES
BAER Testing Sites
CERF- ACVO Clinic List
Cardiac
Testing- Board Certified
Cardiologists by State
Also check Infodog under the health clinic
announcements for
reduced-cost clinics in your area.
ARTICLES
"Founders Effect" by Dr. Carmen Battaglia
"Control
of Genetic Disease" by Dr. George A. Padgett, DVM
"Stress Can Trigger Compulsive Disorders" by Elissa Wolfson
"The
Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity and
Genetic
Disease Control" by Jerold S. Bell, D.V.M.
"Companion Animal Recovery" by
Dr. Carmen Battaglia
DNA RESEARCH
Your
participation in the newly formed MBT DNA bank is requested to aid in
solving genetic issues in the Miniature Bull Terrier. The
CHIC DNA bank is
responsible for storing the DNA and issuing it to MBTCA approved research
studies.
Important-
Here are the new forms and instructions you will need when submitting DNA
samples:
CHIC DNA
Repository Release Information
& Form
Application
for DNA Repository/ Survey (Transfer of MBTCA samples to CHIC)
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FOR THE HEALTH OF
YOUR MINI...
Articles on various aspects of Miniature Bull Terrier health. Excerpts
from A LITTLE BULL ©, the Official Publication of the Miniature Bull
Terrier Club of America. For the Health
SURVEYS
An updated Health Survey was conducted
by the Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America from 2002-2004. Here are
the results: Survey
During the summer of 1998, the Miniature Bull
Terrier Club of America conducted a health survey. It was a modified version
of the AKC Model Health Survey for Parent Clubs. Here are the results in .pdf
format. MBTSurv.pdf
SPINNING STUDY
Dr. Alice Moon-Fanelli of Tuft's
University is conducting a study of spinning (compulsive tail chasing) in
Bull Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers. Participation is needed
from both affected and non-affected (control group) Miniature Bull Terriers.
For more information, see
Spinning Study. |
