Sula217
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I need your help!
I am so excited to report that Dr. Lohi's world-renowned canine research group (associated with the University of Finland, http://www.koirangeenit.fi/in-english/ has begun research on Forelimb Anomaly in Newfoundlands (as part of their research into Osteochondrodysplasia in dogs). They have been very successful with other breeds so I am very hopeful. They have DNA samples but they need more samples and more information.
Here is a link to a page on my website that talks a little bit more about the research and includes a link to the Submission Packet. (I tried to attach it but exceed the file size maximum.) Go to: http://www.sulathenewfie.com/#!research/cc7u
Besides blood from affected dogs and as many family members as possible, they want pedigrees and even info about any affected litters or litter mates even if there aren't samples for them. They want photos and x-rays too. They also want blood samples from dogs that are presumed to NOT be affected or carriers.
This issue has impacted Newfs all over the globe. More dogs are being born with it and without the ability to test prior to doing a breeding, more affecteds will be born. This is a HUGE opportunity to improve the health of this breed. Last time research was done, 12+ years ago, it was inconclusive because there were not enough samples. Let's not let this opportunity pass us by!
Helsinki takes a strong position on confidentiality so you can send your samples directly without any worry or concern any others would know you submitted it. However, if you want help with the submission, I am happy to reimburse you for any vet costs to draw the blood and ship it to Finland. I just want to make sure that cost is not a factor in not submitting DNA.
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!
PLEASE, at least take the time to check out the Submission Packet and consider submitting DNA. You can help whether your dogs are affected/carriers or not.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Kristin and Sula
I am so excited to report that Dr. Lohi's world-renowned canine research group (associated with the University of Finland, http://www.koirangeenit.fi/in-english/ has begun research on Forelimb Anomaly in Newfoundlands (as part of their research into Osteochondrodysplasia in dogs). They have been very successful with other breeds so I am very hopeful. They have DNA samples but they need more samples and more information.
Here is a link to a page on my website that talks a little bit more about the research and includes a link to the Submission Packet. (I tried to attach it but exceed the file size maximum.) Go to: http://www.sulathenewfie.com/#!research/cc7u
Besides blood from affected dogs and as many family members as possible, they want pedigrees and even info about any affected litters or litter mates even if there aren't samples for them. They want photos and x-rays too. They also want blood samples from dogs that are presumed to NOT be affected or carriers.
This issue has impacted Newfs all over the globe. More dogs are being born with it and without the ability to test prior to doing a breeding, more affecteds will be born. This is a HUGE opportunity to improve the health of this breed. Last time research was done, 12+ years ago, it was inconclusive because there were not enough samples. Let's not let this opportunity pass us by!
Helsinki takes a strong position on confidentiality so you can send your samples directly without any worry or concern any others would know you submitted it. However, if you want help with the submission, I am happy to reimburse you for any vet costs to draw the blood and ship it to Finland. I just want to make sure that cost is not a factor in not submitting DNA.
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!
PLEASE, at least take the time to check out the Submission Packet and consider submitting DNA. You can help whether your dogs are affected/carriers or not.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Kristin and Sula
