Like Debbie I would not insist on a DM test at this point in time. C.B. an absolute MUST. Mycoplasma also..but takes 10 to 15 days to get results back on that one... needs at least 10 days for treatment. There is NO TREAMENT for Canine Brucellosis!! You will have no puppies if either male or bitch is affected with either of these ... AND both can ruin their breeding 'career'. Vaginal cultures can be done when she comes in season or just before...and still have time left to treat her if there IS any signs of abnormal growth. VC results is typically about 4- 5 days. Usually the stud is tested before being at public stud, and if a stud owner is careful about the bitches coming in for natural breedings being tested ( with proof ) he will also be kept clear. A bitch is bred ( typically ) once a year...sometimes twice a year and typically 4 ~ 5 times in her lifetime. Mr. stud however .... is used a lot more often if he is a good one, and is often having his semen tested with A.I.'s and shipped fresh chilled semen all the time and therefore he is pretty much being tested all the time. you cannot expect a stud owner to run tests on him every time he is bred. Wouldn't work anyway as he is often being 'used' in the time frame between tests results anyway. Stud owners are dependent upon the bitches being cleared that come to him to keep YOUR bitch safe and the next bitch coming in safe...as well as the stud dog! Bitch owners must abide by the requests of stud owner to utilize their stud dog. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com ----- DOGSRLUV@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Tests required for stud dog / brood bitch I would require, in addition, on bitches is a current BC Test once in season, also, Microplazma(sp?) with in 2 months of breeding (because this test takes a few weeks to come back. I personally at this point would not require the DM test but that is just me, because I am not convinced it is accurate. I would get my stud dog tested so if people want to put stock in it then they have the info. Both Microplazma and BC are uncommon but devastating if you get them (especially BC) If all bitches are tested right before breeding to the stud dog then the stud dog might be able to get away with once a year OR if there is any change in sperm quality. Just some suggestions. Deb In a message dated 3/8/2013 11:40:38 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, inquestgsd@xxxxxxx writes: Ok, this is what we have been told: -on males -hips and elbows -sperm count -yearly check up and CBC (complete blood count) -yearly Brucellosis -DM clear -Thyroids (normal) -on bitches -hips and elbows -DM clear -vaginal culture -yearly Brucellosis -Thyroids (normal) -yearly check up and CBC (complete blood count) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2013, at 2:08 PM, angela scott <adonispersian@xxxxxxx> wrote: > I was told by a reproduction Vet that Brucellosis test within 6 months of mating...I have been told it is recommended to xray hips and elbows to be considered a "reputable Breeder" but thats just word of mouth...angela scott > Angela Scott > Adonis Persians & > Orion German Shepherds > > >> CC: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> From: inquestgsd@xxxxxxx >> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Tests required for stud dog / brood bitch >> Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:19:57 -0500 >> To: cherlyngsd@xxxxxxxxx >> >> Please post on the list. Now I curious. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 8, 2013, at 11:57 AM, Lyn Chernak <cherlyngsd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> Hi All >>> Can you tell me what tests you require on a bitch prior to being bred to your male and what tests are done on the male prior to breeding to the bitch. >>> I was asked this question and found many different answers. >>> Thanks in advanced. >>> Lyn >>> >>> >>> Lyn Chernak ~ CherLyn Shepherds >>> AKC Breeder of Merit >>> >>> http://www.cherlynshepherds.com >>> Three Generations ~ GSDCA 13 Club ~ Membership >>> CherLyn's Dixie, BH, CDX, RAE, TC, HIC, CGC >>> Ulric vom Kriegerhaus, CD, RA, TC, HIC, CGC,OFA Excellent >>> >>> ===========================================================================> > POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. 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