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A club or individual breeder ... 5. OptiGen - Clinic Checklist Clinic Checklist Contact 2020clinic@optigen.com at least one month before ... 6. Optigen Research - Watamura Study - canine genetic testing Research Thank you for participating in this study. Please print this form, fill it in completely and send it with the blood. Name: ______________________________________ Address:____________________________________ Phone:___________________Fax:_________________Email ... 7. OptiGen - Articles on Genetic Testing Genetic Testing Articles Written/Sponsored By OptiGen The Genetic Step Forward : Portuguese Water Dogs Lead the Way in PRA- prcd Testing . By Mary M. Woodsen. The Courier. April/May 199 ... 8. Retinal Disease Studies: Publications from the Inherited Eye Disease Studies Unit, Baker Institute, Cornell University Retinal Disease Studies: Publications from the Inherited Eye Disease Studies Unit, Baker Institute, Cornell University NOVEMBER 2002 For abstracts of many of the following articles, go to ... 9. OptiGen - XL-PRA Test - Samoyed, Siberian Husky X-Linked PRA Test For: Samoyed and Siberian Husky Breed Links ... 10. Optigen Narcolepsy - NARC - Test for Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, Labrador Retriever Narcolepsy (NARC) Test: For: Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, and Labrador Retrievers ... 11. Optigen - Links of Interest - Dog Breeds Breed Links AKC - American Kennel Club ... 12. OptiGen - Type A-PRA Test Type A-PRA Test For: Miniature Schnauzer Breed Links ... 13. OptiGen - CSNB Test - Congenital Stationary Night Blindness - Briard - canine genetic testing Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB) Test: For: Briar ... 14. Optigen - Prices, Discounts and Patents - canine genetic testing Test List and Pricing (Discount Information can be found below the price list) CD - Cone Degeneration -- $160 ... 15. OptiGen - Getting Started - Tips for a successful online order Tips for a Successful Online Order Before starting your online order session PLEASE make sure to have all information handy. Also, if you are participating in a clinic PLEASE make sure to contact the clinic coordinator for the online discount code . ... 16. OptiGen - Research RESEARCH SAMPLES NEEDED FOR PRA and CATARACTS Special Note To Veterinary Ophthalmologists FREE TESTING FOR PRA-AFFECTED PUREBRED DOGS ... 17. OptiGen - Glossary Glossary Use your browser's 'Find' function to search for words of interest. Acquired Disease - Conditions that are not caus ... 18. OptiGen - Instructions and Information Instructions and Information Registry Information: OptiGen's Health Registry Reporting Polic ... 19. OptiGen - News and Updates News and Updates Please check in from time to time for updates!!! Please scroll down to view all the information listed below. ... 20. OptiGen - homepage headlines - genetic diseases in dogs - canine genetic testing - Ithaca, New York OptiGen will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 for the Labor Day Holiday, therefore please plan your shipments accordingly. Enjoy your last weekend of the summer! ... 21. OptiGen - Page Template ... 22. OptiGen - CL (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis) test for Border Collies CL Test for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis ... 23. OptiGen - Tests offered - Canine genetic testing, Ithaca, New York Tests Prices ... 24. OptiGen - Submit Test Request [ français ] [ Deutsch ] Choose ... 25. OptiGen - We provide DNA based diagnoses and information about inherited diseases of dogs About OptiGen OPTI GEN is a service company established to provide DNA based diagnoses and information about inherited diseases of dogs. We promis ... 26. Date Stamp Test Page Test page to experiment with lastmod date stamp functionality. ... 27. End of Satellites News Item Discount Days Beginning late in January, 2008, OptiGen will offer discounted testing for two weeks eve ... 28. OFA Registration of OptiGen prcd-PRA Results OFA Registrations Resume - August 24, 2006 The OFA has resumed registration of OptiGen prcd -PRA results for all eligible breeds, according to an August 23rd letter to Opt ... 29. ISDS Registration of CEA Test ISDS Registration of CEA Test This message is posted at the request of the International Sheep Dog Society - ISDS on October 27, 2005. For OptiGen CEA/CH results to be recorded by the ISDS for dog registration purposes, the following requirements must be met: a ... 30. OptiGen - office hours during upcoming holidays OptiGen's Holiday Schedule Please coordinate shipments, so they do not arrive during the following holiday closings: Closed for Christmas holiday: Thursday, December 25th and Friday, D ... 31. OptiGen - Patents and Licenses Patents and Licenses OptiGen holds the exclusive license for these tests from Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.: CEA/CH Patent Pending, International CSNB US ... 32. OptiGen - CLAD, Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Test for Irish Setters - canine genetic testing Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD) Test For: Irish Setters and Irish Red & White Setters ... 33. Optigen - rcd1-PRA Test for Irish Setters - canine genetic testing rcd1-PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) Test ... 34. OptiGen - Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Test - canine genetic testing Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Test: For: English Springer Spaniels & Cocker Spaniel (American)s ... 35. OptiGen - Scientific Links of Interest - canine genetic testing Scientific Links of Interest James A. Baker Institute - for animal health at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Deafness in Dogs and Cats ... 36. OptiGen - rcd3 test for PRA in Cardigan Welsh Corgis Testing for PRA in Cardigan Welsh Corgis Breed Links Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), a group of inherited blinding canine diseases, is seen i ... 37. OptiGen - Cystinuria Testing for Newfoundlands - canine genetic testing Cystinuria Test For: Newfoundlands Bre ... 38. OptiGen - Cone Degeneration Test - canine genetic testing Cone Degeneration (CD) Test ... 39. OptiGen - Dominant PRA Test - canine genetic testing Dominant PRA Test: For: (Old English) Mastiff and Bullmastiff ... 40. OptiGen - Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency Test - canine genetic testing Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Test: For: Basenjis Breed Links ... 41. OptiGen - prcd-PRA Test - canine genetic testing The OptiGen prcd -PRA Test Breed Links ... 42. OptiGen - New Genetic Test for Collie Eye Anomaly / Choroidal Hypoplasia - CEA/CH Test - canine genetic testing Collie Eye Anomaly / Choroidal Hypoplasia (CEA) Test For: Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Lancashire Heeler, Rough Collie, Shetland Sheepdog and Smooth Collie ... 43. Contact OptiGen Contact OptiGen OptiGen®, LLC Cornell Business & Technology Park · 767 Warren Road, Suite 300 Ithaca, New York 14850 Tel: 607 257 0301 · Fax: 607 257 0353 ... 44. OptiGen - Litter Rate - canine genetic testing Litter Rate Requirements REDUCED FEE FOR LITTER TESTING - For the reduced rate charged for a particular test, please refer to our ... 45. OptiGen - Online Discounts ONLINE ORDERING & DISCOUNTS - We have updated our online ordering ... 46. OptiGen - Message from Dr. Gregory Acland, posted to ACVO Diplomate List February 8, 2005 Message from Dr. Gregory Acland posted to ACVO Diplomate List and VOPH List Collie Eye Anomaly Genetics ... 47. Optigen - rcd1a-PRA test for Sloughis - canine genetic testing rcd1a-PRA Test For: Sloughis ... 48. OptiGen - American Eskimo Dog - PRA Test prcd-PRA Test For: American Eskimo Dog pr ... 49. OptiGen - Entlebucher Mountain Dog PRA Test prcd -PRA Test For: Entlebucher Mountain Dog ... 50. OptiGen - PRA Test - Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs prcd-PRA Test For: Australian Cattle Dogs and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs ... 51. OptiGen - PRA Test - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers prcd -PRA Test For: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers ... 52. OptiGen - PRA Test - Poodles prcd-PRA Test For: Toy and Miniature Poodles ... 53. Thank you for contacting OptiGen Thank You! Your message has been successfully sent. ... 54. OptiGen - Anweisungen und Informationen Anweisungen und Informationen Bestellenanweisungen: E ... 55. OptiGen - Instructies en Informatie Instructies en Informatie Het opdracht geven van tot Instructies: ... 56. OptiGen - Instructions and Information Instructions and Information Ordering Instructions: G ... 57. PRA in Kuvasz Aug.1, 2006 News Release GENETIC TEST FOR prcd-PRA ANNOUNCED FOR KUVASZ Ithaca, New York, USA… OptiGen, LLC, http://www.optigen.com, announces that a DNA-based test is now available for a form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) that has been ... 58. OptiGen - Link to Translated Form "-->auf deutsch \| "-->en français \| ... 59. OptiGen - PRA test - Chinese Cresteds prcd -PRA Test For: Chinese Cre ... 60. OptiGen - Ship Sample Directory Page Sample collection Blood ... 61. OptiGen - Ship Sample - Blood Collection Instructions Blood Sample Collection Instructions: Veterinary Appointment Blood can be collected by your veter ... 62. OptiGen - Ship Sample - Packaging Instructions Packaging and Shipping Instructions: Be prepared to ship the sample the same day as it is collected, if at all possible. If you must hold the sample for a while, make sure that it is refriger ... 63. OptiGen - US Shipments to OptiGen Please address US Shipments directly to OptiGen: OptiGen, LLC Cornell Business & Technology Park 767 Warren Road, Su ... 64. OptiGen - Ship Sample - International to OptiGen International Shipments Direct to OptiGen: Note: Freight shipments require a broker to get them to OptiGen, so please DO NOT send shipments via this metho ... 65. OptiGen - Ship Sample - European to VHL* European Blood Shipments to Van Haeringen Laboratorium b.v. (VHL): Instead of shipping blood samples to the United States, you can interact directly with Dr. van Haeringen Laboratorium in the ... 66. OptiGen - Ship Sample - International Shipments to Australia & New Zealand Testing in Australia, New Zealand and Japan (and these Asia Pacific countries: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vi ... 67. OptiGen - Prcd PRA - Breeding Strategies Breeding Strategies for prcd-PRA Test: This table highlights all the desirable breedings that include at least one Normal/Clear parent. All other breedings are at risk of producing Affe ... 68. OptiGen - News - Details Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CL) Test For: Border Collies OptiGen now offers the CL test for ... 69. Registry Page - Administrative Page - Internal Breed Country ... 70. Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) Test for Tollers Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) Test for Tollers For: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers OptiGen now offers the CEA test ... 71. OptiGen - PRA - Finnish Lapphund PRA Test for Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder The OptiGen genetic test for the prcd form of PRA is available for three closely ... 72. OptiGen - Australian Shepherd prcd PRA Introduction Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Test for Australian Shepherds For: Australian Shepherds ... 73. News Release SWD and AUSSIES Nov. 27, 2006 --- News Release --- GENETIC TEST FOR prcd-PRA ANNOUNCED FOR Spanish Water Dog and ... 74. Familial Nephropathy Test for English Cocker Spaniels December 12, 2006 FN - Familial Nephropathy for English Cocker Spaniels OptiGen is pleased to announce that on December 8th it obtained a license from Merlogen, LLC for the genetic test for an inherited kidney disease referred to as Familial Nephropathy or "FN" (also referred to ... 75. OptiGen FN Test for Familial Nephropathy The Optigen FN Test for Familial Nephropathy Important Announcement Regarding an Open FN Registry - please scroll to bottom of this ... 76. Distributors of OptiGen Genetic Tests Distributors of OptiGen ® Genetic Tests OptiGen holds exclusive licenses to several patente ... 77. OptiGen CEA/CH Testing - Whippets: Longhaired Variety Testing available for Whippets: Longhaired – August 29, 2006 Recently, several Whippets of the Longhaired Variety (LHW) in Nor ... 78. OptiGen Test - CMR - Canine Multi-focal Retinopathy CMR TEST - Canine Multi-focal Retinopathy ... 79. OptiGen - Submit Test Request in French [ English ] [ Deutsch ] ... 80. OptiGen - PRA Test - Poodles in French APR- prcd Test Pour: Caniche Nain et Toy Plus d’une forme d’APR chez le caniche ... 81. OptiGen - prcd-PRA Test in French Le test APR- prcd d’OptiGen Le test APR- prcd d’OptiGen est un test génétique d’ADN qui permet d’éviter de transmettre une forme de l’Atrophie Progressive de la Rétine (APR). ... 82. Discount Application for Offspring of Normal to Normal Matings Discount Application for Offspring of Normal to Normal Matings NOTE: No further discounts are applied to this offer ... 83. Normal to Normal News Item Normal to Normal Offspring Testing Beginning in January, 2008: Normal to Normal Offspring Tested at Reduced Prices In response to our valued clients' desire to obtain validated Normal DNA test results for the offspring ... 84. International Shipments to Antagene in France European Sample Shipments to Antagene in France: Instead of shipping samples to the United States, you can interact directly with Antagene in France. Antagene is an expert in the field of vet ... 85. News Update on prcd Testing in Europe January 17, 2008 - News Update on prcd Testing in Europe We are pleased to announce that the patent for prcd testing has recently been validated in Europe. OptiGen retains the exclusive rights to offer this test in this region and we look forward to providing our European clients with o ... 86. Yearly Statistics 2007 OptiGen Test Result Distribution ... 87. DKK Health Registry Announcement February 14, 2008 - DKK Health Registry Announcement OptiGen has received an official request from the Danish Kennel Club (DKK) requesting that all OptiGen prcd-PRA test results be sent to the DKK every month beginning with March 2008. All breeds tested fo ... 88. Urgent Messages February 25-27: Due to a temporary server problem, we are not currently able to send automatic email notifications of sample receipts nor are we able to automatically email test reports. During this period if you would like to receive the test report via fax, please ... 89. Submit Test Request in German [ English ] [ ... 90. OptiGen Registry Information Page OptiGen's Health Registry Reporting Policies OptiGen makes every effort to work closely with a variety of breed clubs to help foster the breeding of healthy dogs. One of the ways that we do this is by providing data reports, at ... 91. OptiGen Accepted forms of Payment Accepted Forms of Payment: Check or Money Order in US funds only (International checks must be drawn on a US bank) Credit Card - MasterCard and Visa only Direct Bank Payment - call our office for d ... 92. OptiGen PRA testing for Golden Retrievers PRA in Golden Retrievers 8/14/08 The response by golden retriever owners and breeders to the knowledge that prcd-PRA occurs in their breed has been exemplary of what any conscientious bree ... 93. OptiGen Sample Collection by Cheek (Buccal) Swab Cheek Swab Sample Collection Instructions: Please read "Concerns and Caveats" Types of Swabs Accepted by OptiGen ... 94. OptiGen - Ship Sample - Frozen Semen Collection FROZEN Semen Sample OptiGen's genetic tests can be done on frozen semen samples. This is useful in special circumstances to determine the status of a decease ... 95. OptiGen Cheek (Buccal) Swab Packaging Packaging and Shipping Instructions for Cheek Swab Samples: A major concern in using cheek swabs is the possibility of microbial growth on the swab after the sample has been collected. This is particularly a problem during hot and humid times ... 96. OptiGen Cheek (Buccal) Swabs Now Accepted by OptiGen Cheek Swabs Now Accepted by OptiGen – April 2007 Concerns and Caveats In response to the clear desire voiced by many of OptiGen’s current and potential clients, we have added the option to submit cheek swabs as ... 97. OptiGen - Submit Test Request in French ... 98. Optigen New Reports Announcement - June 19 2006 Reports Get New Look - July 1, 2006 We’re giving the OptiGen test REPORT a NEW LOOK and we think you’ll be pleas ... 99. IMPORTANT NOTICE Updated News Release to our U.S. customers 5/1/09: Second lawsuit filed to protect patents 4/17/09: OptiGen continues to protect its intellectual property from infringement and has filed a second lawsuit against Dobbins et al., includin ... 100. Discounts An Overview of OptiGen Discounts—How you can save money when ordering OptiGen tests: Placing an order online: saves you 5% of the full price of the test compared to the co ... 101. Inherited RD/OSD Test for Labrador Retrievers and Samoyeds TEST for Inherited Retinal Dysplasia/OSD in Labrador Retrievers and Samoyeds Retinal Dysplasia/OSD Background of Disease: Retinal Dysplasia-retinal folds (RD) is a common clinical observation in many dog breeds. Since many r ... 102. RD/OSD News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Test for Inherited Dysplasia/OSD in Labrador & Samoyeds Now Available Ithaca, NY – July, 2008 - ... 103. Special Offer Due to popular demand OptiGen is bringing back Discount Days! Please check our clinic calendar for codes associated with the following dates.... Spring 2010 Discount Days - 3/22-3/26/2010 . Online entries during this time us ... 104. Discount Application for Offspring of Normal to Affected Matings Discount Application for Offspring of Normal to Affected Matings NOTE: No further disc ... 105. Normal to Affected News Item Normal to Affected Offspring Testing Beginning in September, 2008: Normal to Affected Offspring Tested at Reduced Prices In response to our valued clients' desire to obtain validated Carrier DNA test results for the of ... 106. OptiGen test for rod-cone dysplasia type 2 (rcd2) in Collies TEST for rod-cone dysplasia type 2 (rcd2) in Collies rcd2 Background of Disease: “Collie PRA”, or rod-cone dysplasia type 2 ( rcd2 ), is a form of retinal degener ... 107. OptiGen Cerebellar Ataxia (NCL-A) performed at Antagene DNA Test for Cerebellar Ataxia in the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) and as of 2/12/2010 the Ame ... 108. Important Progress in Patent Lawsuit; Joint Statement Released - 2-12-10 Updated News Release to our U.S. customers 2/12/10: OptiGen is reporting news regarding its legal claims against InGen, Rick Dobbins and ... 109. Mars Wisdom Panel Cooperative Agreement Breed Identity Testin ... 110. International Shipments via VETOGENE European Blood Shipments to Vetogene in Italy: Instead of shipping blood samples to the United States, you can interact directly with Vetogene in the Italy. ... 111. Improper Coat in the Portuguese Water Dog Improper Coat (IC13) Test: For: Portuguese Water D ... 112. CRD 2 MutationTest for American Pit Bull Terriers Cone Rod Dystrophy 2 (crd2) in the American Pit Bull Terrier June 16, 2010 Announcing the crd2 mutation DNA test in the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT): OptiGen is pleased to provide a new ... 113. CRD3 Mutation Test for Glen of Imaal Terriers Cone Rod Dystrophy (crd3) Mutation Test in the Glen of Imaal Terrier June 16, 2010 Announcing the crd3 mutation DNA test for Glen of Imaal Terriers: OptiGen is pleased to provide a new DNA test ... 114. OptiGen - Greyhound Neuropathy Polyneuropathy/Neuropathy (NDRG1) Test: For: Greyhound ... 115. OptiGen - Mary Woodsen Article - It's a Sure Bet It's a Sure Bet: What Breeders Are Doing W ... 116. OptiGen - Mary Woodsen article - CLAD - Irish Setter Mystery Disease Canine Leukocyte ... 117. Publication for the CRD3 test ... 118. OptiGen New Tests Page New Test Offerings at OptiGen: Neuropathy - NDRG1 - Greyhound - 6/29/2010 Cone Rod Dystrophy - crd2 - American Pit Bull Terrier - 6/17/2010 ... 119. OptiGen Discount Days Promotion Discount Days Promotion: OptiGen will be offering our Fall Discount Days promotion from Sept. 17-Sept. 26, 2010 . To participate clients must enter their requests through our online order page using the code ... 120. Joint Statement regarding OptiGen lawsuits Updated News Release to our U.S. customers 8/31/10: OptiGen is reporting news regarding its legal claims against InGen, Rick Dobbins and other defendants whenever definitive progress has been made. The following statement was approved jointly by OptiGen and DNA Dia ... 121. [FAQ] How old must my dog be to have a genetic test? A genetic – DNA – test on blood can be performed on very young animals, usually as soon as your dog is big enough for your veterinarian to obtain 1-3 mls of blood (less than one teaspoonful). The same instructions and test procedures apply to pups as to older dogs. 122. [FAQ] Do puppies from 2 OptiGen-tested normal parents need to be tested? As long as there were absolutely no surprises or accidents with this breeding, and there were no mix-ups within or among litters, only puppies that will be used for breeding should be tested. However, OptiGen will not certify the status of untested pups. 123. [FAQ] Should I continue to CERF my dog? Yes. The test for CSNB does not provide information about other eye diseases that your dog may develop. 124. [FAQ] Why does it take so long to get the results? The test requires the careful completion of a number of steps. For each sample, 3 reactions are performed individually, and up to 96 samples can be processed at once. However, each of the 3 reactions requires about 11 hours to perform. This does not include the time it takes to extract the DNA from the blood samples, the “hands-on” time - preparing the samples for each reaction, or the analysis and recording of test results. 125. [FAQ] Are there more FAQ's? PLEASE SCROLL DOWN! 126. [FAQ] What is PRA? Is there any way to treat it? Can I prevent it? Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA--and specifically, the prcd form of PRA) is an inherited eye disease rooted deep in the gene pool of at least a couple dozen breeds. Dogs with prcd-PRA often become blind, and always have serious vision problems. In most breeds prcd-PRA manifests by the time a dog is at least six years old, after it has already been bred. However, in English Cocker Spaniels, prcd-PRA manifests even later, not until usually a dog is at least 8 years old. In order to develop PRA, a dog must inherit two copies of the defective prcd-PRA gene: one from its dam, one from its sire. Two recessive mutated genes equals disease in anyone's book--and there's no cure, no treatment; no way to stop it. You can, however, prevent PRA in the next generation even though you can't treat it in the current generation. How? Through safe, selective breeding based on genetic testing. 127. [FAQ] OptiGen uses a marker-based genetic test for prcd-PRA, but I heard it isn't always accurate as to whether a dog is clear or not. Why do you do this? As announced June 1, 2005, OptiGen now provides a direct mutation test for prcd-PRA. The marker test has been retired. 128. [FAQ] So, what's the context for CERF? What's the end result with CERF data? For CERF, it's this: CERF records are not required on all registered dogs. The CERF forms are used by the veterinary ophthalmologist when the owner chooses to request and pay for a CERF exam. CERF counts one report form per dog per year, and dogs must be re-CERFed annually. Clearly, a dog that CERFs normal is likely to be re-CERFed in following years. These dogs will be part of the numbers year after year. In contrast, the dog that fails a CERF exam probably will not be re-examined for CERF registration--it already failed. That dog's standing is included in the count for one year only, but not year after year. Not only that--but a dog that has already been diagnosed with an eye problem likely won't be given a CERF exam at all. (Note that the general eye exam form used by ACVO's does not go to CERF, so many diagnoses are not registered. Only the specific CERF forms go to CERF.) CERF numbers significantly underestimate the frequency of PRA and other inherited eye diseases in any breed. 129. [FAQ] And the context for OptiGen? What's the end result with OptiGen data? OptiGen PRA testing is voluntary and new. Its numbers are still small and come from a selected group of owners and dogs. Some kennels are represented more than others. Those owners testing first could represent a varied sampling of breeders, could be those who know or suspect their dogs are at risk, or a combination of both. We can't say for sure. Owners usually do not test dogs that they already know are affected. They may well test the ones they think may be at risk. Owners may test many related dogs--or even only related dogs. If those dogs have false alleles and are related through a line, they could be over-represented in our numbers. Bottom line--OptiGen's sampling of tested dogs is not random. Any use of OptiGen test results as estimates of gene frequencies is not precise. Neither CERF nor OptiGen numbers provide a reliable estimate of PRA in any breed. CERF and OptiGen numbers are apples and oranges: they can't be statistically compared. The OptiGen test is not designed to yield--and cannot effectively yield--a "frequency estimate" of PRA affecteds or carriers. It is designed to allow breeders to make informed decisions about how to prevent PRA in the pups they breed, and it does this with reliability. 130. [FAQ] Should I continue to CERF my dog? Yes. The test for PRA does not provide information about other eye diseases that your dog may develop. 131. [FAQ] Why not just stick with ERGs for finding normal dogs? Not every ERG exam is done reliably. To establish PRA-affected status by ERG, be sure that a full diagnostic protocol be done with dogs under anesthesia or heavy sedation; the rod and cone contributions of the ERG be separately evaluated. Accurate ERGs cannot be done in 10 minutes, or at a dog show. You need a fully equipped clinic and a trained veterinary ophthalmologist with at least an hour to spare. And: "normal" according to an ERG doesn't mean "genetic normal." The dog still could be a carrier. In Labrador Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs and Poodles, an ERG to rule out PRA cannot be done before 18 months of age. If a reliable ERG gives "normal" results on a dog that's 18 months or older, the dog most probably is not affected. In English Cocker Spaniels, Australian Cattle Dogs, Tollers and American Eskimo Dogs, ERG's have been less reliable. 132. [FAQ] Do I need an ERG on an older dog that tests as C? If your dog is a Labrador Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog and is well beyond the normal age of onset for prcd-PRA (about six years), you are confident that it is showing no signs of vision loss, and you have reliable clinical exam information with no signs of vision loss, you don't need an ERG. This dog is most probably one that has a false allele. The dog could be a carrier with a false allele (but because of how markers are inherited it will never be a Pattern B; it's still a Pattern C). It could, certainly, even be normal...but it will remain a Pattern C. The situation for other breeds is different. ERG's have not been very useful due to the very late onset of the disease. 133. [FAQ] Can you suggest further reading? For detailed information for the science behind genetic testing, see Mary M. Woodsen's articles in Dog News: "The Genetic Advantage: Baker Institute at Cornell University Releases New Tests for Progressive Retinal Atrophy," May 14, 1999. "Marking the Spot: Genetic Testing and the Occasional False-Allele," June 25, 1999. And for a look at what many breeds are doing with veterinary genetic testing..."It's a Sure Bet: What Breeders Are Doing With the New Genetic Tests," December 3, 1999. Contact: Dog News, Harris Publications, 1115 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, Phone: 212.807.7100 134. [FAQ] How can I find the topic I'm interested in? Use browser find function usually under "Edit", then "Find" & enter word you want to find. 135. [FAQ] This is so complicated. Can't you give me "Just the Facts"? OptiGen prcd-PRA testing in LRs, ECSs, CBRs, PWDs, Poodles, ACDs, Tollers, and Eskies: This test....identifies Pattern A = clear/normal and the result is almost 100% accurate. Identifies Pattern B = probably a carrier, but could be clear. NOT affected. Identifies Pattern C = at high risk of being either affected or a carrier, with very low chance of being clinically clear/normal. Does not definitively identify carriers or affecteds. Can be done at any age, and would be repeated only for Bs and Cs when an improved test is available. This means…Pattern A result is not limited by the false allele. Pattern B and C uncertainties are due to the test detecting a false allele. Pattern C dogs older than the typical age of diagnosis and with clinically normal vision are most probably a carrier, or less likely, a clear/normal. Pattern A, B or C reflects a set of DNA markers. They will never change unless the test is revised. The Pattern will always remain the same and be passed on to offspring. You now can… avoid producing affected pups by breeding Pattern B or C to Pattern A. Eliminate prcd-PRA disease from the breed. Safely keep Pattern B or C dogs in your breeding program. Eliminate ERG’s to test for prcd-PRA disease in Pattern A and B dogs. Please note…there is no estimate of the frequency of the false allele at this time, although it is much lower with the recently improved tests. Researchers are working hard to identify the actual gene mutation and remove the uncertainties of the B and C. 136. [FAQ] Do you want to learn more about OptiGen? More information can be found on our site...just type our address... www.optigen.com in the URL line of your browser. 137. [FAQ] Cataract Surgery - Should I consider cataract surgery for my PRA-affected dog? Should my dog get an ERG before deciding on cataract surgery to assess if there is good retina behind the cataracts? In the past, conventional wisdom was a dog with PRA was not a candidate for cataract surgery, because its retina would not be capable of useful vision even if the cataract surgery were technically successful. This assumed two premises, which were generally accepted as true at the time. First, cataract surgery should be delayed until the cataracts were mature, and the dog was essentially blind from the cataracts. Second, complications from surgery were frequent, and success rates were "modest." However, things have changed. Success rates are higher, complication rates are lower, and the restoration of vision is better. So, a dog with PRA may in fact be a good candidate for such surgery. The decision for surgery comes down to cost vs. benefit. It could be argued that a dog with a late onset, slowly progressive form of PRA, such as prcd, and with a cataract interfering with central vision, should be considered for cataract surgery in order to best preserve whatever vision it has for as long as possible. Whether this makes financial sense is a decision for the owner. An ERG, done in a reliable fashion by an expert, will provide more information for making a fully informed cost/benefit decision regarding surgery. If the fundus (retina seen at the back of the eye) is visible, then an ERG should not be necessary. But if the fundus is not visible because the cataract is mature, then a good ERG can be useful. Overall, the best approach is to get annual CERF exams for your dog, so that a definitive diagnosis of cataract will be made before the cataract has progressed to the point of obscuring vision. Then, if surgery is considered, doing it before the cataract is mature is most helpful. 138. [FAQ] Why is a prcd-PRA genetic test useful to me? The test lets you identify normal dogs clear of the disease gene so you can better plan breeding strategies. It tells the status of an individual dog and gives a more accurate assessment of the risk of developing PRA, and eliminates the need for future ERGs in those dogs whose tests come back Normal/Clear or Carrier. 139. [FAQ] Explain, please, what an allele is. Alleles (say it a-lee-el) are different versions of the same gene. Does your sister have brown eyes, your brother hazel eyes, but yours are blue? In humans, eye color is caused by different alleles of the "eye-color gene." (Eye color is a bit more complex in dogs.) In the same way, genes for retinal functioning have different forms, or alleles...and the defective gene is one. 140. [FAQ] How accurate is a direct mutation test? The OptiGen direct mutation tests are exactly accurate. This means that the test gives clear readings in the laboratory; there is no issue of interpreting what we see. Numerous controls--absolute measures of accuracy--are used with every sample we process. The results for each dog will never change with age and will be the same whenever the same version of the test is repeated. 141. [FAQ] Is there any way a "Normal" dog could be PRA affected? First, remember that PRA – Progressive Retinal Atrophy – is a broad category of disease that includes several types of retinal degenerative disease. One of these is prcd – progressive rod-cone degeneration. Prcd-PRA is the predominant type - by far - in many breeds currently being OptiGen tested. The OptiGen prcd-PRA mutation test detects only the prcd form of PRA and none other. Other specific forms of inherited PRA are detected in various breeds. Please refer to the link to "Tests". Second, remember that a diagnosis of vision loss could be due to various causes. Maybe some type of known inherited PRA. Or maybe another type of PRA not yet testable. Or maybe a condition that isn’t a primary retinal problem at all, for example a secondary degeneration of the retina caused by a non-genetic disease. Even vision loss due to cataracts or detached retina is sometimes confused with PRA. Accurate diagnosis by a qualified specialist is extremely important. Although only one type of PRA is known in some breeds, other breeds have one predominant form of PRA, as well as one or more unusual type(s) that don’t fit the clinical description or genetic profile of the predominant form. 142. [FAQ] CERF numbers show a very low frequency of PRA in the tested breeds but OptiGen numbers show an apparently higher incidence of probable affecteds. How do you compare the numbers? Think for a minute about the difference between a radio poll and a professional Gallup Poll. The radio poll invites listeners to "call in and tell us your opinion." Both CERF and OptiGen results are sort of like that radio poll--you "call in" if you feel like it, and only the people in "calling distance," as it were, are likely to answer. Gathering statistics for a Gallup Poll is a science in itself. It's not easy to estimate the true frequency of any specific thing, be it disease, gene, opinion, or behavior. Statisticians go to great (and expensive) lengths to preclude any bias in counting or reporting. Sampling must be random, must not exclude any groups or classes of information, must not have a tendency to count some groups (or classes of information) more than others, must be large enough to be significant, must not rely on volunteered information, and so on. Neither CERF nor OptiGen is set up to generate such an unbiased population survey that could define the frequency of PRA in any breed. Both CERF and OptiGen simply offer the voluntary opportunity to register or to test. Granted, each of these sets of numbers does indicate something. But they're similar to snapshots, which show just a portion of the landscape, just one tree in the forest. The numbers have to be seen in context. 143. [FAQ] Why do some OptiGen tests cost more than others? The difference in the price of the tests reflects the amount of work that goes into developing each test, as well as the cost of licensing or patenting the test. 144. [FAQ] We were in the process of getting our dog's championship with the idea of future breeding. She has tested Affected. Do you recommend terminating this course of action? We can't make specific recommendations about how people should handle their dogs. But health-wise and breeding-wise, there's absolutely no reason to change your plan. She may not be affected significantly with PRA before getting her championship, and she will bear that honor for life; And, she will never produce a PRA-affected pup if bred only to Normal dogs--but she could produce a champion. 145. [FAQ] What’s the difference between a mutation test and a marker-based test? Marker tests identify a gene or a particular allele by a “fingerprint,” or genotype, that is almost always associated with it. Specific patterns of markers are used to predict the presence or absence of a disease mutation. Mutation tests identify the exact abnormality in the disease gene that results in the particular disease. This is a direct means to determine the genetic status of an individual animal. 146. [FAQ] Why does OptiGen NOT certify pups classified as Normal by Parentage? Theoretically, it would be correct to expect all descendents from a normal x normal mating to be normal for that exact genetic disease. This is true if both parents in EVERY mating are known to be genetically normal either by genetic testing or by "normal by parentage". However, in order to confidently rely on this approach, you need to consider the requirements and risks: You must start out testing all of your breeding stock and any new breeding stock brought into your kennel. You must not rely on anyone's "word" that a dog is normal. You must confirm parentage relationships for every descendent on an ongoing basis through parentage analysis. There is a very real rate of mistakenly identified parents, typically sires. We must stress to you that cases of faulty parentage happen to the very best of breeders. Accidents happen. Double matings happen. You can rely on "normal by parentage" only if you document actual parentage. Some breed clubs and registering organizations consider ongoing risk of non-parentage high enough to justify acceptance of only one generation of "normal by parentage." You must accept that there is a very low, but real rate of inaccuracy in parentage testing. Sometimes, more than one male can be considered the potential sire because their DNA is so similar. Sometimes, mistakes are made. Regarding PRA, we believe there is more than one form of inherited PRA in some breeds. While the prcd form of PRA (detected by OptiGen's test) is by far the cause of the majority of PRA cases, a small portion remains unidentified. There's nothing we can offer at present, but you need to be aware that a second type of PRA could show up. The frequency of new mutations causing an inherited disease is extremely rare, but this risk really can't be factored in for practical purposes. And finally, if a human error were made anywhere along the line - samples labeled incorrectly, dogs identified incorrectly, a lab or office error was made, several generations could pass before the error was recognized. Great attention to detail at every step is required. Our recommendation to concerned breeders is to always test the dogs that will be bred. You can rely more on "normal by parentage" for pets or dogs that won't be bred. If pets or non-breeders are carriers, they won't have the disease. Based on all these reasons, OptiGen does not issue certificates for "normal by parentage." 147. [FAQ] Can you test previously frozen blood or semen? Frozen blood can be used, but must be shipped frozen to OptiGen. Frozen semen can be used for most tests. Please read the details for use and shipping at the link "Instructions and Information". 148. [FAQ] Do animals need to be tattooed or microchipped in order to have the test? To be tested by OptiGen, dogs do not need to have permanent identification. However, there are situations where permanent ID is needed. 1. Permanent ID is needed for many registries; if you wish to have your dog entered in a registry, please make sure that you are providing all the information required by that registry. 2. In order to receive OptiGen’s special litter rate for multiple samples, puppies must have either a microchip or tattoo to “prevent mistaken identity” whether accidental or deliberate. Microchips can be inserted in 8-week-old pups (see "How old must my dog be to have a genetic test?") 149. [FAQ] Can an English Cocker Spaniel from outside of North America be tested for prcd-PRA? Yes, all Cocker Spaniels can be tested for prcd-PRA. 150. [FAQ] Will the test results change as my dog gets older? No. DNA does not change with age. 151. [FAQ] Why should I submit test requests on-line? Written or phoned-in requests need to be manually entered into OptiGen’s computer, while all test requests submitted on-line go directly into the secured database. So submitting tests on-line prevents mistakes such as misspellings, lessens the amount of “pre-test” processing, and may actually increase turn-around time. In addition, you will get a price discount for entering on-line. 152. [FAQ] What do breeders ask OptiGen? Most of the responses that follow were written by Mary M. Woodsen, a canine health writer. She reviewed queries coming to OptiGen about prcd-PRA testing. Then she talked with OptiGen scientists to get the information she needed for answers. These Q and A's were made into an article published in the ECSCA Review Winter 2000 and in the Labrador Quarterly Spring 2000. 153. [FAQ] If this test has a large margin of error in diagnosing carriers and affecteds, won't it limit our gene pool to the point that other problems will become more of an issue? Whether and how we limit the gene pool is a really important issue. After all, some conditions--hip dysplasia is an example--are so genetically complex that practically every dog has the capacity for some degree of disability, be it so mild it's almost undetectable or so severe it's totally disabling. Fortunately, PRA isn't like that. Clear dogs aren't mostly clear--they're clear. The gene isn't partly recessive--it's recessive. "Carrier"s and "Affected"s bred to "Normal/Clear"s produce disease-free pups. Indeed, the best thing about the test for prcd-PRA is that it helps keep the gene pool from shrinking. You need to pull a dog with bad hips because scientists don't know enough about the disease to prevent passing it on. But you'll never need to pull any dog because of a "Carrier" or "Affected" OptiGen prcd-PRA reading. "Carrier"s or "Affected"s bred to "Normal/Clear"s will never produce affected pups. Often it's the breeders who suspect they have a problem that test first. If breeders test actively within the breed, they'll identify increasingly large percentages of "Normal/Clear"s--which will benefit all breeders. 154. [FAQ] How can I use this test to eliminate the defective gene from my line? Find out everything you can about your dog--then breed or don't breed according to the absence or presence of traits and health considerations you have no control over. Don't let the traits you can control dictate your breeding decisions. You now have control over prcd-PRA. An OptiGen-tested "Carrier" or "Affected" dog can be bred to a "Normal/Clear" dog without producing affected offspring. "Carrier" pups can be bred again to "Normal/Clear"s. This is how you eliminate the defective gene from your line. Your "Affected" dog's progeny will all be "Carrier"s. 155. [FAQ] Does a result of "Carrier" or "Affected" mean that I can never breed my dog? NO! OptiGen test results are meant to be used in a responsible breeding program. This does not mean that carrier or affected dogs should never be bred. It does mean that carrier and affected dogs with other desirable traits can be bred, but only to a certified, genetically “Normal/Clear" dog in order to prevent the genetic disease. 156. [FAQ] How do you sum up the value of this test? Many beautiful animals over the years developed prcd-PRA and were removed from breeding programs never to be bred again. Now these animals can be used without the fear of producing more blind dogs. The OptiGen prcd-PRA test allows breeders to present their "Carrier"s and "Affected"s with pride for all their other prize qualities. 157. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 04, 2010 - NRW Border Collie 20/20 Clinic Sample collection for CEA/CH and CL testing of Border Collies at the herding clinic being held in Blankenheim. Contact Kirstin for details or to register to participate! Location: Blankenheim, Lommersdorf, Germany Contact: Kirstin Piert Email: fromshepherdsown@online.de 158. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 18, 2010 - Glen Gathering 20/20 Clinic At the Glen Gathering in Barre, MA 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Contact Ara Lynn for more information or to register. Location: Meschel-Bovenzi Farm, 301 Chamberlain Hill Road, Barre, MA 01005 Contact: Ara Lynn Email: lynn.ara@gmail.com 159. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 10, 2010 - OptiGen 20/20 at the MCKC Clinic being held by the Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America at the Montgomery County Kennel Club. $5.00 fee to the GITCA for collection and shipping of samples in addition to test fee. Contact Dr. Mary McDaniel for more information or to register. Location: Montgomery County Kennel Club Show, Blue Bell, PA Contact: Mary McDaniel Email: anatoliandoc@cs.com 160. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 18, 2010 - Cocker Spanielklubben 20/20 Clinic - Sweden The Cocker Spanielklubben will be organizing an OptiGen clinic (prcd PRA) at their Club show. OptiGen sample collection will be blood only. DNA testing for FN will also be available. Please contact coordinator, Henrik Johansson, for further information. Information in Swedish (as well as prices) can be found on the club's website at www.cockerklubben.com Location: KMV-hallen, Koping, Sweden Contact: Henrik Johansson Email: avel@cockerklubben.com 161. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 01, 2010 - PWD National Specialty 20/20 The PWDCA will be having a 20/20 clinic in conjunction with their National Specialty event. Please contact Lisa for details or to participate. Location: Laguna Park, San Luis Obispo, CA Contact: Lisa Kinney Email: fetchinketch@yahoo.com 162. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 01, 2010 - Labrador Retriever Club National Specialty A health clinic in conjunction with the Labrador Retriever Club's National Specialty in Chino California. Please contact Dr. Frances Smith for more information or to register for the event. Location: Prado Dog Training Facility, Chino, CA, US Contact: Frances O Smith Email: zacrescendo@comcast.net 163. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 17, 2010 - Finnish Breed Club Lappalaiskoirat 20/20 Clnic The Finnish breed club Lappalaiskoirat is hosting a clinic for prcd-PRA-testing in connection with our fall show on October 17, 2010. The breeds involved will be Lapponian herder (lapinporokoira), Finnish lapphund (suomenlapinkoira) and Swedish lapphund (svensk lapphund). The event will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland at hotel Laajavuori, on October 17, 2010. Those who wish to participate should book a time through Karin Sundström, hagassessan@gmail.com, no later than October 10th. Location: Laajavuori, Jyvaskyla, Finland Contact: Karin Sundstrom Email: hagassessan@gmail.com 164. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] November 21, 2010 - Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club All Breed 20/20 and Health Clinic The Mid-Jersey LRC Club, Inc. will be hosting an all breed health clinic at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Center, 210 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Eye checks will be performed by Michael J. Ringle - $32 fee includes CERF form. Heart checks by Carl Sammarco - $42, auscultation. Microchipping: Home Again $27. Blood draws for OptiGen testing - $10. Blood draws for Epilepsy research - no fee. For more information contact Sarita Gellman. Location: Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Rehabilitation Center, 210 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Contact: Sarita Gellman Email: shastalabs@gmail.com 165. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 10, 2010 - Brazilian Border Collie Clinic Para qualquer Border Collie no país. Testes para detecção de CEA/CH e CL, serão permitidos envios individuais de amostras. Para mais informações ou saber como participar, mande um email para Eduardo Machado, info@borderaller.com Location: TBA, Brazil Contact: Eduardo Machado Email: info@borderaller.com 166. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 17, 2010 - Fall Discount Days OptiGen's Fall Discount Days promotion....online entries need to be made during this week using the code FDDX917. NOTE: entries can be made ONLY during this week for the maximum discount of 25% (includes online discount), then a client has up to 30 days from the date of entry to get samples to OptiGen for testing. Location: anywhere Contact: Becky Iddings Email: genetest@optigen.com or 2020clinic@optigen.com 167. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 06, 2010 - Greyhound Club of America 20/20 Clinic The Greyhound Club of America will be hosting a 20/20 clinic at their upcoming specialty for Greyhound Neuropathy. For questions or to register, please contact Pam Rubinstein. Location: North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, North Branch, NJ 08876 Contact: Pam Rubinstein Email: rubicongh@aol.com 168. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 12, 2010 - The Glen of Imaal Venue 20/20 Clinic The Irish Glen of Imaal Sporting Club of Ireland will be hosting a 20/20 clinic at their upcoming event in Co. Wicklow. For more information or to participate, please contact Linda Christie. Location: Co. Wicklow Contact: Linda Christie Email: lchristie@eircom.net 169. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 28, 2010 - Brazilian Clinic 3 From 4/28 to 5/8 2010. CEA/CH and CL testing for Brazilian Border Collies. For more information or to participate, send email to Eduardo Machado, info@borderaller.com. De 28/4 a 8/5 de 2010, testes de CEA/CH e CL para Border Collies do Brasil. Para mais informações ou para participar, mande email para Eduardo Machado, info@borderaller.com Location: Brazil - individual, Brazil Contact: Eduardo Machado Email: info@borderaller.com 170. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] February 02, 2010 - Foxbarton 20/20 Clinic Blood sample collection for OptiGen tests. For Clients Attending + Postal Participation for UK residents. Microchipping available. For more information or to participate, please contact Val Tiller. Location: Foxbarton, 15 Beaconsfield Road, Langley Vale, Epsom, Surrey, UK KT18 6HA Contact: Val Tiller Email: val.tiller@talk21.com 171. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] January 09, 2010 - January Well Dog Clinic The Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club is hosting a Well Dog Clinic on January 9, 2010. In addition to a collection for OptiGen testing there will be a CERF Eye Clinic; Heart Murmur Screening for OFA Certification; complete thyroid panel; comprehensive blood profile, heartworm test and Microchipping. For more information or to register, please contact Anne McGuire at the email address above. Please DO NOT call the Campbell Road Veterinary Clinic. Deadline for appts. is January 6, 2010. Location: Campbell Road Animal Clinic, Houston, TX Contact: Anne McGuire Email: welldog@ghgrc.org 172. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 13, 2010 - Belquest Kennels Eye & Heart Clinic In addition to a OptiGen 20/20 clinic Belquest Kennels will be offering an Eye and Heart clinic. Please contact Vicky for more information or to register. Location: 18745 Penn Shop Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 Contact: Vicky Creamer Email: belquest1@aol.com 173. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 15, 2010 - LRC of the Potomac 20/20 Clinic The LRC of the Potomac will be sponsoring a 20/20 clinic at their event on the 15th of April. Please contact Vicky Creamer for more information or to register. Location: Holiday Inn, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD 21703 Contact: Vicky Creamer Email: belquest1@aol.com 174. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] May 01, 2010 - UK Border Collie Breed Council 20/20 Clinic The Border Collie Breed Council is sponsoring a OptiGen 20/20 clinic at the Miners' Welfare Centre. Sampling open to all OptiGen tested breeds. It is essential that ALL participants book in advance with Sheila prior to the event. Location: Miners' Welfare Centre, Moira, Derbyshire, UK Contact: Sheila Gay Email: sheila2020@darianbc.com 175. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] February 07, 2010 - Jersey Skylands LRC 20/20 Clinic The Jersey Skylands LRC is hosting an All Breed Health Clinic on February 7th. In addition to OptiGen testing there will be CERF exams, Heart exams (Echo & Auscultation), Microchipping, various blood tests/screens and vaccines. For a complete list of what is available and to register please go to http://www.jerseyskylandslrc.com:80/EVENTSCALENDAR.htm or contact Donna Forte at 973-729-6211 or by email. Location: Blairstown Animal Hospital, Blairstown, NJ Contact: Donna Forte Email: brookberry@embarqmail.com 176. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 14, 2010 - Central Ohio Labrador Retriever Club 20/20 The Central Labrador Retriever club will be hosting a health fair for CERF eye exams and heart exams as well as an OptiGen 20/20 clinic. Contact Jennifer for details on the event or to register. Location: Refugee Canyon West, 9077 National Road, Pataskala, OH 43063 Contact: Jennifer Stotts Email: labrador@clover.net 177. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] January 26, 2010 - Manchester Championship Show 20/20 Bristol, UK 20/20 clinic. UK residents ONLY. Blood sample collection January 26th. Postal participation accepted. All breeds welcome. Samples may be brought Manchester Championship show on Gundog Day January 24th. Please book test & pay online with OptiGen. Details from Fiona Braddon by contacting email...f.braddon@gmail.com Location: , UK Contact: Fiona Braddon Email: f.braddon@gmail.com 178. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] February 28, 2010 - Sharemead Cocker Spaniels 20/20 Clinic Carol Share-Jones is organizing a blood draw clinic by Vet Mr. PD Janes at the North Mids & E. Counties Cocker Spaniel Championship Show which is being held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park Coventry. Postal participation welcome. Microchipping available. For information or to participate, please contact Carol. Location: Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh, Nr. Coventry, Warks, UK CV8 2LZ Contact: Carol Share-Jones Email: sharemead@blueyonder.co.uk 179. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 05, 2010 - Finnish Breed Club Lappalaiskoirat 20/20 Clinic The Finnish Breed Club Lappalaiskoirat is organizing a clinic for prcd-PRA in cooperation with the club for Reindeer herding dogs (Porokoirakerho). The breeds in question will be Lapponian herder, Finnish lapphund and Swedish lapphund. Mrs. Kaisa Wickstrom will examine dogs' eyes and take blood samples in connection with the reindeer herding event at Korentokangas on the 5th & 6th of March. Those wishing to participate need to book their appointment through Ms. Marja Koskinen at sagaberran@hotmail.com no later than the 22nd of February. More information on the even can be found on the website www.porokoirakerho.fi. Location: Korentokangas reindeer fence, Pudasjarvi, Northern Finland Contact: Karin Sundstrom Email: karin.sundstrom@vasabladet.fi 180. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] January 25, 2010 - January Discount Days Discount Days are back! Enter requests online between the 25th & 29th of January using the code BRR10125 for a total of 25% off the cost of testing. This code is valid for online entry this week only, however you may take up to 30 days from the date of entry to get your shipments to OptiGen. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Location: Contact: Becky Iddings Email: genetest@optigen.com 181. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 20, 2010 - Briard Club of America National Specialty 20/20 The BCA will be having a 20/20 clinic in conjunction with their National Specialty which will be held in Fort Mitchell, KY. on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. All Breeds welcome for OptiGen testing. Blood draws $10. Swabs must be provided by owner. CERF Eye Clinic by Dr. Latimer concurrently. Please contact Meg Weitz, mwweitz@aol.com 336-510-7650 for appointments. Location: Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY Contact: Meg Weitz Email: mwweitz@aol.com 182. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 20, 2010 - VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital Breeder's Health Day 20/20 VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital will be offering an OptiGen 20/20 clinic in conjunction with its annual Breeder's Health Day on March 20th. Numerous health tests and breeder services will be offered at a discount from normal prices. For more information or to register, contact Brittany. Location: 4900 S. College Avenue, Suite 120, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Contact: Brittany Alvillar Email: vcafcah@vcahospitals.com 183. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 11, 2010 - 20/20 Liberty English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers The Liberty ECS Fanciers, Inc. will be hosting an All-Breed Health Clinic on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Canine Creature Comforts. CERF testing w/Dr. Brady Beale - cost $38 Baer testng w/Dr. Ellis Loew - cost $45 1st dog, (2nd dog/same owner $35 per dog) Microchipping - cost $45, includes lifetime enrollment w/AKC/CAR. 4DX Test - cost $45 (Lyme, Heartworm, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia) OptiGen blood draw - cost $25 (includes packing and shipping) Note: This is in addition to the test cost. Requests can be made online at www.optigen.com using the clinic code between the 28th of March and the 11th of April. Please bring completed online request to blood draw to be included with the dog's blood. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registration form can be found at www.libertyenglishcockers.org FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Lauren Sorrentino at 610 696 2642 or engie1@verizon.net Location: Canine Creature Comforts, Corner Rt. 30 and 401, Malvern, PA Contact: Lauren Sorrentino Email: engie1@verizon.net 184. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 06, 2010 - Toller Club of the Netherlands 20/20 Clinic Blood collection for OptiGen tests in conjunction with the Championship Club Match. For more information or to participate, please contact Jolanda Achterberg. Location: KC Pampus, Weteringweg 2, Almere, The Netherlands 1358 AK Contact: Jolanda Achterberg Email: info@tollertales.nl 185. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] February 13, 2010 - Bearpoint Kennel 20/20 Clinic 20/20 clinic for OptiGen testing. For more information or to participate, please contact Brenda. Location: Bearpoint & Black Forest Kennel, 8305 S. Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118 Contact: Brenda Merritt Email: bearpointkennel@yahoo.com 186. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 10, 2010 - Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto 20/20 The Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto will be hosting an OptiGen 20/20 clinic at their Certification clinic. Online registrations at www.grcgt.org or contact Michele Rebelo. Location: Graham Animal Hospital, 98 Main Street,, Hillsburgh, Ontario, Canada Contact: Michele Rebelo Email: mrebelo@fox-tek.com 187. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 25, 2010 - Garden State Golden Retriever Club, Inc. 20/20 The Garden State Golden Retriever Club is hosting a Super Health Clinic open to all breeds on Sunday, April 25th. In addition to OptiGen testing there will be OFA screening for Hips and Elbows, Penn Hip testing, heart testing, CERF testing, heartworm, Titer, AKC DNA testing, Thyroid testing, and microchipping. Contact Hank for more information or to register. Location: Pleasant Valley Veterinary Services, 32 Pleasant Valley Road, Washington, NJ 07882 Contact: Hank Hahn Email: ambikagr@optonline.net 188. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 07, 2010 - Foxbarton All Breed 20/20 Clinic - ENGLAND Blood sample collection for OptiGen tests. For clients attending and postal participation for UK residents. Discounted microchipping available. For more information, please contact Val Tiller. Location: "Foxbarton", 15 Beaconsfield Road, Langley Vale, Epsom, Surrey, UK KT18 6HA Contact: Val Tiller Email: val.tiller@talk21.com 189. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 20, 2010 - Joshica's Planet Canine 20/20 Clinic An OptiGen 20/20 clinic as well as a health testing clinic for CERF, OFA Cardiac, AKC DNA testing, microchipping, and GMI swabs. Open to all breeds. The CERF and OFA Cardiac testing are available at a discount if pre-registered. For more informaton or to participate contact Tara Smith at the email address listed below or call 269-689-8995. Location: 4411 Wyland Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516 Contact: Tara Smith Email: fawnrivermastiffs@hotmail.com 190. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 13, 2010 - Kalmegess Kennel's 20/20 Clinic Kalmegess Kennels is sponsoring an eye clinic on the 13th of March. Please contact Terri for more information or to register. Location: East Oshawa Animal Hospital, Hampton, ON, Canada Contact: Terri Newey Email: terri@kalmegess.com 191. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] May 10, 2010 - Estonian Retriever Club 20/20 Swab collection for PRA testing of Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retrievers. For more information or to register please contact Britta at the email or phone number listed below. Location: Tartu and Tallinn, Estonia Contact: Britta Puusepp Email: brittapuusepp@gmail.com 192. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 09, 2010 - ISCA National Specialty 20/20 PRA/CLAD clinic in conjunction with the Health clinic at the ISCA National June 2010. Details pertaining to the exact time will be posted at a later date. Location: Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Contact: Sandy Novocin Email: santeraken@comcast.net 193. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 13, 2010 - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Finland's 20/20 clinic The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Finland will be hosting a blood draw for OptiGen testing. Contact Saija at saija.lampinen@gmail.com or by calling +358 50 5425165 for more information or to register. Location: Jamsa, Finland Contact: Saija Lampinen Email: saija.lampinen@gmail.com 194. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 26, 2010 - SUMMER DISCOUNT DAYS OptiGen's Summer Discount Days promotion....online entries need to be made during this week using the code SDDX726. NOTE: entries can be made ONLY during this week for the maximum discount of 25% (includes online discount), then a client has up to 30 days from the date of entry to get samples to OptiGen for testing. Location: 767 Warren Road, Suite 300, Ithaca, NY 14850 Contact: Becky Iddings Email: genetest@optigen.com; 2020clinic@optigen.com 195. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 25, 2010 - Canine Training Center 20/20 Clinic Blood draw for OptiGen tests, CERF clinic, Home Again microchip identification, AKC DNA collection, Canine Good Citizen testing. For more information or to register, please contact Lynn. Location: 71 Wheaton Avenue, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Contact: Lynn Pray Email: pineridgectc@aol.com 196. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 12, 2010 - Colorado Spring Kennel Club 20/20 Colorado Springs Kennel Club Health Clinics include: CERF Clinic- 6/12 - Only $30/dog, 3 or more, same owner $28/dog. Minimum of 50 dogs need to be pre-registered or CERF clinic may be canceled. Heart Clinic - 6/13 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Carrie Mae van de Wiele Auscultation - $40; Echocardiogram - $165.00 (Echo includes Doppler technology) + $7.50. Minimum of 25 dogs need to be pre-registered for Auscultation or Cardiac Clinics may be canceled. OptiGen 20/20 Clinic available Saturday and Sunday. Make sure to sign up online at www.optigen.com for the maximum discount prior to event and bring paperwork to the event. OFA Thyroid Clinic - $50.00 + OFA fee $7.50. Blood must be drawn no later than 2 pm each day. OFA Patella Clinic - $25.00 + OFA fee $7.50. Microchip Clinic - $30.00 includes lifetime registration & chip implanting Appointments strongly recommended. All services available on a walk-in basis as supplies & time permit. Contact Kathy for more information or to register. Location: Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Automall Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Contact: Kathy Dodge Email: cskchealthclinics2010@live.com 197. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] March 14, 2010 - Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club Health Clinics 2010 Eye, Heart and Microchip clinic, in addition to OptiGen blood draw. Appointment times (typically between 10 AM and 4PM) will be assigned as request forms are received. Confirmation of your appointment time will be sent to you if you include a self addressed envelope or an email address. Eye examinations: Dr. Charles Stuhr - Fee: $30 Heart examinations: Dr. Jean-Paul Petrie - Fee: $40 Microchips: Dr. Ann Huntington - Fee: $40 OptiGen testing: Fee: $15 for blood draw and shipping For more information or to register, please contact Barb Biewer. Location: Suffield Veterinary Hospital, 577 East St. South (Route 159), Suffield, CT Contact: Barb Biewer Email: sunfirebrb@yahoo.com 198. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] April 27, 2010 - PCA National Specialty 20/20 Clinic The PCA is hosting a 20/20 clinic and other health checks during their upcoming National Specialty week. For more information or to participate, please contact Joan at the email below. Location: Wicomico Civic Center DaNang Room, Salisbury, MD, USA Contact: Joan Email: uniquejoan@verizon.net 199. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 04, 2010 - Durham Kennel Club 20/20 Clinic The clinic is being offered by the Durham Kennel Club . Please visit the DKC website (http://www.durhamkennelclub.com) for complete details of the tests and their prices. The following services will be offered: CERF Clinic OPTIGEN Clinic BAER Clinic Cardiac Clinic Microchip Clinic Patellar Luxation Clinic Tattoo Clinic Offered through Hemopet at a 10% discount off their regular pricing: A variety of thyroid tests, including an OFA test, will be available. Please see the Hemopet form on the DKC website (http://www.durhamkennelclub.com) for complete details of the tests and their prices Titer testing for distemper and parvovirus Profile 7200 CBC, Differential, Chemistries, & Thyroid Ab Profile Profile D2 Heartworm Antigen IDEXX Snap 4Dx test for heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma Phagocytophila IDEXX C6 Lyme Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Bldg., Raleigh, NC, US Contact: Anne Truesdale Email: at_truesdale@mindspring.com 200. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 05, 2010 - Labrador Owners Club 20/20 Clinic The Labrador Owners Club will be hosting an OptiGen 20/20 Clinic at their specialty show. This clinic is open to all breeds. For more information or to register, please contact Joanne. Location: Sutton Fair Grounds, Sutton, ON, Canada Contact: Joanne Fernall Email: devonsleigh@sympatico.ca 201. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 30, 2010 - Grand Valley Kennel Club Health Fair and 20/20 Clinic The Grand Valley Kennel Club is hosting a health fair in conjunction with their annual dog show. Testing at the event includes: OptiGen testing, VetGen testing, OFA testing, microchipping and a CERF clinic. Pre-registration and appointments are required. Contact Cassie for more information. Location: , Grand Junction, CO Contact: Cassie Archibeque Email: casslou1@aol.com 202. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] May 10, 2010 - GSPCA CD Clinic at the 2010 National Specialty The GSPCA is hosting an OptiGen CD collection clinic at their upcoming National Specialty. Cheek swab collection will be done all week during the event. For more information, please contact Leita Estes. Location: Hilton University Conference Ctr., 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL Contact: Leita Estes Email: shortales@rocketmail.com 203. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 18, 2010 - Sharemead Cocker Spaniels 20/20 Clinic A blood draw and/or cheek swab session will be held at The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern during the Cocker Spaniel Club Champ Show, Vet taking samples is Mr P D Janes BVSC MRCVS. To book a place please contact Carol Share-Jones on 01902 673475. If you cannot attend this session you can still take part, postal participation welcome. Contact Carol for further details. Location: The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, United Kingdom Contact: Carol Share-Jones Email: sharemead@blueyonder.co.uk 204. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 27, 2010 - Western Canadian Championship 20/20 Clinic OptiGen sample collection and microchip clinic at the Western Canadian Championship in Maple Creek Sask CA. Contact Dr. Schmaltz for more information or to participate. Location: contact for details, Maple Creek, Sask, Canada Contact: Dr. Wendy Schmaltz Email: aspatria@hotmail.com 205. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] May 29, 2010 - Labradors of Denmark 20/20 Clinic The clinics will take place on Saturday the 29th in Randers Denmark (the western part of Denmark) and on Sunday the 30th in Farum Denmark (the eastern part of Denmark). Veterinarians will draw the samples in order to comply with registration in the Danish Kennel Klub. To receive more information on testing, location of the events or to register, please contact the clinic coordinator before May 8th. Location: contact coordinator for details, 5/29 - Randers, 5/30 - Farum, Denmark Contact: Camilla Juelsgaard Jorgensen Email: camilla@juelsgaard.com 206. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] May 17, 2010 - Norwegian Elkhound National Specialty 20/20 The Norwegian Elkhound Association will offer testing of the OptiGen prcd-PRA to its membership on Monday, May 17th at their National Specialty event. Please contact Ray Beathard or Diane Coleman for participation details. Location: Valley Plaza Resort, 5121 Bay City Road, Midland, MI 48642 Contact: Ray Beathard & Diane Coleman 207. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 24, 2010 - Weardale Dog Agility & OptiGen 20/20 Clinic Sample collection for OptiGen testing at the Weardale Dog Agility Show, Wolsingham Agricultural Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13 3 JG. For more information contact Kate Davidson at 01387 730487 or 07711051720 or email at the address below. Location: Weardale Dog Agility, Wolsingham Agricultural Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Wolsingham, County Durham, UK Contact: Kate Davidson Email: kateandkeera@hotmail.com 208. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 12, 2010 - Woofstock 20/20 Clinic The PWDC of Northern California is hosting a DNA collection clinic at their Woofstock Dog Show on 6/12/10 in Vallejo California. For more information or to participate, please contact Cathy at the number below. Location: to be announced, Vallejo, CA Contact: Cathy Dugan Email: cathydugan@comcast.net 209. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 19, 2010 - Finnish Breed Club 20/20 Clinic The Finnish Breed Club Lappalaiskoirat is hosting an OptiGen clinic for Lapponian herders, Finnish & Swedish lapphunds at their breeders' meeting in Kotka on June 19, 2010. Participants should book their appointment with Karin no later than May 31, 2010. Location: to be announced, Kotka, Finland Contact: Karin Sundstrom Email: hagasessan@gmail.com 210. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 21, 2010 - Border Collie Society of America Health Clinic and 20/20 The Border Collie Society of America will be hosting a "health clinic" and 20/20 at Purina Farms in MO on 10/21. In addition to OptiGen testing for CEA/CH and CL there will be BAER, CERF, TNS and MDR1 testing. For more information, please contact Lisa by phone or email. Location: Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO, USA Contact: Lisa McWilliams Email: outruncanines@yahoo.com 211. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 22, 2010 - Wachusett Kennel Club 20/20 Clinic The Wachusett Kennel Club will be hosting an Optigen clinic at their breed club's show on Sunday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Terry for information or to participate. Location: The Trade Center at Courtyard by Marriott, Fitchburg, MA Contact: Terry Sadler Email: wkc.optigencode@gmail.com 212. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 18, 2010 - TASAA National Specialty 20/20 Clinic The clinic will be held in conjunction with the Toy Australian Shepherd Association of America's National Specialty. In addition to an OptiGen collection there will be MDR1 collection and microchipping. Seminars and educational opportunities will be held throughout the week of the event (June 16-20). For more information contact Julie or check out their URL: www.tasaa.org/2010tasaanationals.html Location: The Paw, 1741 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN Contact: Julie Causey Email: tasaanationalsshowsecretary@gmail.com 213. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 28, 2010 - Golden Retriever National Specialty The Golden Retriever Club will be offering a blood collection at their upcoming National Specialty event. For more information, please contact Gerry Clinchy at the email address below. Location: Mile-Hi GRC, Greeley, CO Contact: Gerry Clinchy Email: g.clinchy@gmail.com 214. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 16, 2010 - Belquest Kennels Health Clinic and 20/20 Belquest Kennels is sponsoring a health clinic for CERF exams, Auscultations, ECHO and microchipping as well as a 20/20 clinic for OptiGen testing. Contact Vicky for more information or to participate. Location: 18745 Penn Shop Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771 Contact: Vicky Creamer Email: belquest1@aol.com 215. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 06, 2010 - The Labrador Club of Scotland 20/20 Clinic The Labrador Club of Scotland is hosting a 20/20 clinic at their upcoming event in Perthshire. Please contact Margaret Brown for more information or to register. Location: Glenalmond Estate, Perthshire, UK PH1 3SJ Contact: Margaret Brown Email: raindance@tinyworld.co.uk 216. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] June 27, 2010 - Poodle Club of Lehigh Valley 20/20 Clinic In addition to a 20/20 sample collection for OptiGen testing there will be CERF eye exams by Dr. Gustavo Aguirre; SA skin punch biopsies, IDEXX 4 dx snap tests to diagnose heartworm, lyme disease, Ehrlichia Canis and Anaplasma Phagocytophilum. There will also be blood work for CBC's, titers, thyroid and microchipping. For more information, please contact Marion Banta. Location: Macungie Park, Popular Street (off Rte. 100), Macungie, PA Contact: Marion S. Banta Email: msbanta@earthlink.net 217. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 09, 2010 - OptiGen 20/20 Clinic for CEA testing "Clínica Optigen DNA CEA - ISDS Registros Brasil - ABBC De 09 a 19 de Julho de 2010 - Encruzilhada do Sul - RS - Brasil Para cães Border Collie de Pastoreio Contato: isdsregistros@yahoo.com.br Telefone: 55 99359836 - Mariana Barros" Location: , Brazil Contact: Mariana Barros Email: isdsregistros@yahoo.com.br 218. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 09, 2010 - Brazilian Clinic - ISDS Registros - Border Collie Clínica Optigen DNA CEA - ISDS Registros Brasil - ABBC De 09 a 19 de Julho de 2010 - Encruzilhada do Sul - RS - Brasil Para cães Border Collie de Pastoreio Contato: isdsregistros@yahoo.com.br Telefone: 55 99359836 - Mariana Barros Location: , Brazil Contact: Mariana Barros Email: isdsregistros@yahoo.com.br 219. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 22, 2010 - Watchung Mountain Poodle Club 20/20 Watchung Mountain Poodle Club will be hosting an OptiGen 20/20 clinic at their annual health clinic. In addition to the OptiGen blood draw there will be eye checks. For more information on participating please contact Angela at the email address below or contact Candy Vaughan to schedule their dog's eye appointments at 973 455 0841. Location: Top Dog, Flanders, NJ Contact: Angela Spitaletto Email: onlypoodles@yahoo.com 220. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 30, 2010 - Midland Gundog Society 20/20 Clinic The Midland Gundog Society will be hosting a 20/20 clinic at their event on July 30th. OptiGen sample collection will be by swabs only. In addition, there will be a CNM clinic (Labradors only) and John Goodyear BVMS CERT V Ophthalmologist, MRCVS will be in attendance to carry out BVA/KC annual eye tests. Microchipping will also be available. Pre-booking to participate is essential, and orders must be completed online in advance. Please contact coordinator, Kate Smith for more information. Location: Copt Oak Memorial Hall, Near Markfield, Leicestershire, UK LE67 9QB Contact: Kate Smith Email: fieldtrial@midlandgundogsociety.org.uk 221. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 10, 2010 - BCCGLA Summerfest Show and 20/20 Clinic The Border Collie Club of Greater Los Angeles will be hosting a 20/20 event at their Summerfest Show in Ventura, CA for CEA/CH and CL testing of Border Collies. Please contact Heather for more information or to make a reservation. Location: Summerfest Show (see contact for details), Ventura, CA Contact: Heather Hutchings Email: powerhousekennel@hotmail.com 222. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 12, 2010 - Croft Vet Hospital Animal Health Day All Breeds Health Testing Day - either book an appointment and attend on the day or lets us know in advance if you are intending to participate by post. The clinic is planned for the 12th July 2010 at Croft Vet Hospital, Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 7RH. Samples will be taken on the day however paperwork for OptiGen must be completed online and payment made to OptiGen beforehand. Micro chipping is also available at £11.03 + VAT. We will also be running a BVA/KC Eye Test with Malcolm Davison MRCVS Cost £30. It will also be possible for Hips and Elbows to be X-rayed for submission to BVA Schemes. Help given with all DNA tests including AHT and Uni of Minnesota. For further details email info@croftreferrals.co.uk or to book an appointment call 0191 250 3800 Location: Croft Animal Hospital, Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, Northumberland, UK NE23 7RH Contact: Lynda Heron Email: info@croftreferrals.co.uk 223. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 30, 2010 - Klub Chovatelu Pudlu 20/20 Clinic Sample collection for PRA testing with the Czech Poodle Club. For more information or to participate, please contact Terezie at the email address below. Location: Klub Chovatelu Pudlu, Kotikova 758/3, Praha 10, Kolovraty, Czech Republic 10300 Contact: Terezie Valcikova Email: info@teschiro.cz 224. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 12, 2010 - ASHGI Health Clinic The ASHGI Health clinic will be at the Three Pine Ranch Classic. In addition to offering sample collection for OptiGen CEA/CH & PRA testing there will be MDR1 and HSF4 cataract testing as well as collection of samples for cataract, epilepsy and cancer research. For more information, please contact CA. Location: , Estancia, NM Contact: CA Sharp Email: 51ca@ashgi.org 225. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] October 23, 2010 - ASHGI/ASCA H & G Clinic at the ASCA National Specialty The ASHGI will be offering OptiGen testing for PRA and CEA/CH at their National Specialty. In addition there will be sample collection for MDR1 and HSF4 cataract testing and collection of CHIC blood samples, as well as for cataract, epilepsy and cancer research. For more information contact CA. Location: , Waco, TX Contact: CA Sharp Email: 4_nationals@ashgi.org 226. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 15, 2010 - Bennington County Kennel Club 20/20 The Bennington County Kennel Club will be hosting an OptiGen test clinic at their Adirondack Circuit show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 15th. For more information please contact Nancy. Location: Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Contact: Nancy Email: manorlab@aol.com 227. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] July 09, 2010 - Greyhound Club 20/20 Clinic A sample collection in conjunction with the UKC Greyhound Specialty being held at the UKC's premier dog show. Please contact Laurie for more details. Location: TBA, Richmond, Indiana Contact: Laurie Soutar Email: sirius-supply@sympatico.ca 228. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] August 01, 2010 - Central Virginia Shetland Sheepdog Club 20/20 The Central Virginia Shetland Sheepdog club is hosting a 20/20 event between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the 1st of August. Contact Kara for more information or to register. Location: TBA, Richmond, VA Contact: Kara Kolster Email: karakolster@gmail.com 229. [CLINIC SCHEDULE] September 03, 2010 - Newton Kennel Club 20/20 Clinic The OptiGen 20/20 clinic will be hosted by the Newton Kennel Club at their All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials. The event will be held at the veterinary tent at the Sussex County Farm and Horse Grounds on Plains Road in Augusta NJ. Contact Cathy for more information or to reserve a spot at this clinic. Location: Sussex County Farm and Horse Grounds, Plains Road, Augusta, NJ Contact: Cathy Murch Email: fmurch@earthlink.net BACK TO THE TOP
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