[ SHOWGSD-L ] Cryptorchidism Study

  • From: "Mary-Anne" <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "ShowGSD-l" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:53:45 -0400

From another list - crossposting allowed
Mary-Anne
The following was included in the newsletter for SHCC, and while they are 
mostly interested in Siberian Huskies, Kim informs me they would take 
samples from other breeds as well. She is interested in dogs "whose 
testicle(s) fail to descend for the first 6 months, but any that take some 
time to descend are of interest too. It would be most beneficial to receive 
samples from the affected dog, the parents, and any male siblings affected 
or not, but she will take any combination as long as it includes an affected 
male, neutered or not" Just email Kim and let her know how many dogs you 
have to be sampled and she will send out a kit with sample collection 
brushes, forms and instructions.


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Urgent: DNA samples needed for the genetic study of retained testicles.

Dr. Max Rothschild at Iowa State University has a current research study 
looking for the genetic mutations that cause retained testicles in dogs.

The Siberian Husky Club of America is helping to fund this important study 
but samples from affected dogs are desperately needed to complete the study.

Simple cheek swabs are all that are needed and a quick trip to the post 
office to mail them out - no trip to the vet to get blood drawn and also no 
cost to you (other than the postage for mailing).

All information is strictly confidential. This could very well lead to a 
genetic test for cryptorchidism (retained testicles). Please help with this 
research.

For sample submission kits contact Kim Glenn at Iowa State at kim@xxxxxxxxxx 
or 515-294-6202. any help with any sample collection is greatly appreciated.
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