| A CALL FOR WEIMARANER DNA SAMPLES!
New research in the area of genetic disease in the Weimaraner breed is gearing up at the Veterinary Genetic Laboratory (VGL) in the University of California, Davis. This project is lead by Noa Safra DVM PhD, a Weimaraner breeder and WCA member since 1996. The goal of this research is the discovery of DNA markers for multiple Weimaraner inherited diseases.
The success of this project is directly related to the number and quality of DNA samples provided for research. We implore all Weimaraner enthusiasts, worldwide, to participate in this unique opportunity to advance the health and wellbeing of the breed so dear to all of us.
Samples from any Weimaraner with either a definitive or suspected genetic condition will be considered. Please do not hesitate to contact me with regard to any condition you may have experienced. Confidentiality is assured.
Click here to read more about Noa Safra and her reserach project.
Contact information for sample donations and inquiries:
Dr Noa Safra
nsafra@ucdavis.edu
drnoasafra@gmail.com
(530) 754-7289
Department of Population Health and Reproduction
School of Veterinary Medicine
1114 Tupper Hall
University of Davis CA
One Shields Avenue
Davis , CA 95616
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BIRTH DEFECTS STUDY (8/23/2009)
Dear Weimaraner breeders and enthusiasts,
Researchers in the Bannasch Laboratory at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis are initiating a long term study on canine birth defects (CBD). The birth defects that we are currently targeting are cleft palate, umbilical hernia (requiring surgical correction) and cryptorchidism. As one part of the study, we are interested in determining if puppies are predisposed to birth defects when bitches are exposed to certain environmental factors. In addition, we will also determine genetic causes of these specific birth defects. In order to address these two issues, we need information about the bitches’ gestational environment as well as DNA samples from affected and unaffected puppies.
We are asking breeders to use the following link to fill out an online survey about litters born in the last year. In order to fill out this survey, the breeder will need to have the litter registration information and the ability to print. If breeders are willing to send DNA samples, we have instructions at the end of the survey about how to send samples and what types of samples we can accept.
All information obtained is completely confidential.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/k9birthdefects
Thank you for your support,
Danika Bannasch DVM PhD
Nili Karmi (combined degree student)
Noa Safra DVM PhD (post-doctoral fellow)
Amy Young (lab Manager)
Department of Population Health and Reproduction
School of Veterinary Medicine
(530) 754-7289, 752-1317
nsafra@ucdavis.edu
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