Q & A with Dr Casal about Lupoid Dermatosis read more

Having A Carrier Is Not A Reason To Panic! Some thoughts regarding German Shorthaired Pointers with Lupoid Dermatosis. read more

(6/20/11) Clinical Trials to Study Epilepsy

The Veterinary Medical Center Clinical Trials Office at The Ohio State University is looking for German Shorthaired Pointers that are AKC registered to enroll in a genetic study of breed related disease association.   We are looking for both healthy and diseased dogs.  The disease that we are most interested in studying is epilepsy. read more

New Column for the Members in the Journal

Ask the Vet
to Judy Zeigler!
Please submit questions by email
CRYSTALKENNELS@aol.com

Any vets who would like to volunteer to answer questions, please contact Judy as well!

Optigen Clinic Calendar

April 14, 2013 - Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club Health Clinic and 20/20 
The Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club will be holding their All Breed Health Clinic on Sunday, April 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Health Test Offerings:
CERF Eye exams, Cardiac exams, AKC DNA testing, Microchipping, OFA hip, elbow and patella testing, vaccinations. For more details please contact Debbie Barrioz.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Franklin County Animal Medical Ctr., 921 W 14th St., Washington, MO 
Contact: Debbie Barrioz
Email: durham@fidnet.com

April 20, 2013 through April 21, 2013 - Fox Valley English Cocker Spaniel Club 20/20 
The Fox Valley English Cocker Spaniel Club will be hosting an OptiGen 20/20 clinic on the 20th and 21st of April. In addition to sample collection for OptiGen testing they will be offering Snap 4dx test for Lyme disease and well as microchipping. For more information or to participate please contact Danae.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: 11232 Fogeltanz Road, Reedsville, WI  54230 
Contact: Danae Steele
Email: noheaecs@gmail.com
Phone: 920 729 4460

April 21, 2013 - Garden State Golden Retriever Club, Inc. 20/20 
The Garden State Golden Retriever Club is hosting a Super Health Clinic open to all breeds on Sunday, April 21st. In addition to OptiGen testing there will be OFA screening for Hips and Elbows, Penn Hip testing, heart testing, CERF testing, heartworm, Titer, AKC DNA testing, Thyroid testing, and microchipping. Contact Hank for more information or to register.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Pleasant Valley Veterinary Services, 32 Pleasant Valley Road, Washington, NJ  07882 
Contact: Hank Hahn
Email: ambikagr@optonline.net
Phone: 201 288 0478

April 23, 2013 through April 26, 2013 - ECSCA National Specialty 
The ECSCA will be hosting an OptiGen sample collection at their National Specialty. For more information or to participate, please contact Celine Butler.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Kona Kai Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA 
Contact: Celine Butler
Email: turbodogs@aol.com
Phone: 951 675 8875

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