[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: OFA and Pancreatic testing
- From: Ileana <inquestgsd@xxxxxxx>
- To: Amy Greenhut <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 11:50:13 -0400
Amy, read my posts again, we don't disagree at all. In fact, we couldn't agree
more.
My point is exactly that, if this is such a huge problem, why aren't we,as a
fancy, better informed, and why isn't this required testing for breeding stock?
The last couple of weeks have been an education.
Ileana
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On Oct 9, 2012, at 11:25 AM, Amy Greenhut <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ileanna......I respectfully disagee. Exocrine Pancreotic Insuffiency (EPI) is
> a huge problem in the German Shepherd and in my oinion it should be a
> necessary test before breeding. EPI will kill a dog....bad hips will not. I
> have Nichole who was born with mega e and also has EPI. She is going on 12
> years old....she is one of the lucky ones...JMO.....
>
>
> Amy Greenhut
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> Sent: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:34:28 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] OFA and Pancreatic testing
> From Dr Keller (OFA):
> ""Years ago while in practice, I ran into a few pancreatic issues, but I
> dont believe this problem is endemic in the German Shepherd Dog. For OFA to
> establish a Pancreatic database, we need that request to come from the
> GSDCA. The breed club determines what test are
> required/recommended.....10/9/12....10:29am est""
> So, whats the protocol to have Pancreatic Insufficiency in the list of
> required/recommended tests for GSD?
> Health Chair request? If this is such a big problem (not convinced myself
> that's the case), whats the next step?
> * Ileana *
> Love me, love my dogs.
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