[ SHOWGSD-L ] DNA BLOOD DRAW at National..
- From: "David Fritsche" <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:00:06 -0700
Huh? Would you like your dog's blood drawn and analyzed in closed session
then?
; -)
On a more serious note ...
I am concerned, if all of the DNA research pans out and they come up with
tests for every possible GSD problem, how will breeders use that? We've
already
seen a movement for using only ofa certified dogs, too often with little
apparent concern for those dogs' siblings' ofa results. Will breeders throw
out
every dog that has a dna identified problem? If this technology really is
coming, it might be a good idea to discuss how it will be used by breeders.
Tom Langlitz
Great question Tom....
I suspect our responses will differ in using that information just as it
does in the use of OFA reports.
1. Some fringe folks will deny it's value altogether, usually because they
have a problem and are in denial - or is it De Nile.
2. Most will evaluate it as a guide, but not as a dictate.
3. Some will use it as a prohibition, regardless of other values a dog
brings to the breeding.
Maybe we could form three clubs! <G>
You are right.... It is coming and we should celebrate that progress. More
information is always better than walking in the dark!
Dave
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