Katie Minor, RN Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Border Collie Collapse (BCC) Study Update Hello Everyone, I wanted to post a quick update on samples that we are interested in receiving for our BCC study. To the University of Minnesota-- We are still very interested in receiving additional blood samples from affected or possibly affected dogs. If you are unsure if your dog fits our study criteria, please complete our online questionnaire. We are also in need to controls for the genetic study. We are looking for blood samples from exercise tolerant, normal dogs that are at least 3 years of age. Ideally these dogs should have actively worked stock for a minimum of one season without obvious signs of collapse or exercise intolerance. Please consider having a blood sample drawn the next time you are in to your vet’s office. To the Western College of Veterinary Medicine-- We are still looking for dogs to travel to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to participate in either sheep herding or ball chasing studies. All diagnostic testing will be provided free of charge, and travel funds are available. A group sheep herding time will be arranged for a to-be-determined time this Spring/Summer. Ball chasing dogs can be evaluated individually throughout the spring/summer when travel conditions improve. For additional information on BCC, including-- a detailed description of collapse characteristics, videos, submission forms for normal and affected dogs, as well as information about the exercise study; please see our webpage: http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vbs/faculty/Mickelson/lab/EIC/bordercollieEIC/home.html Many thanks to those who have already participated in the exercise studies, and/or submitted blood samples. Katie Minor University of Minnesota 1988 Fitch Ave 295 AS/VM St. Paul, MN 55108 phone: 612-624-5322 fax: 612-625-0204 minork@umn.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Minor, RN Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 We have now arranged a central shipping site for Australian Border Collie owners who would like to participate. Submission forms and protocols are available on our webpage: Border Collie Collapse Katie Minor University of Minnesota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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