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11-30-2010, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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| Screening tests Hello. I've been lurking on this board for a while and have posted once or twice but havent ever posted a question. I find lots of information on the Internet in general and great Yorkie stuff here obviously. So I would like to know what screening tests breeders feel are especially useful for their breeding program. I have three intact Yorkies currently and plan on breeding my own showdogs from them. So I want to know what tests breeders are using. It's not that I don't have a wonderful mentor, I'm just very curious what different people feel is worth doing. I know I have to use a vet, but I like to spend that money wisely. I've had vets try to talk me into unnecessary things and things that I don't agree with. I like to do things as naturally as possible so I tend to shy away from X-rays unless they are unavoidable and I've been told that ultrasounds may be harmful to puppy fetuses as well. For example, you could count heartbeats with a stethoscope rather than X-ray or ultrasound your bitch. Barbara |
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11-30-2010, 05:05 PM | #2 |
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| I can tell you that I personally do bile acid tests, OFA (hips and knees) one of mine is PENN Hip and not OFA, CBC/liver panel, and am working on doing the first of the CERF(which is done yearly I am told). Beyond that though, is knowing the bloodline and what may lay within it.
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11-30-2010, 05:16 PM | #3 | |
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YTCA is now putting into place a series of tests via CHIC, if a dog does not have these tests performed, they are qualified to receive top awards.
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11-30-2010, 05:18 PM | #4 | |
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11-30-2010, 05:24 PM | #5 |
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| I meant to say OFAs....sorry
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11-30-2010, 05:28 PM | #6 | |
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11-30-2010, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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11-30-2010, 05:35 PM | #8 |
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| You are just getting to quick witted for me
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11-30-2010, 05:37 PM | #9 |
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| I have been called dim witted, but never quick witted. So for that, I thank you! |
11-30-2010, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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| Well you have me at an unfair advantage...came back from Vegas with a horrible head cold, toay is the first day I'm not feeling like my head is filled with cotton.
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11-30-2010, 05:53 PM | #14 |
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| I love those guys from Tulsa....
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11-30-2010, 06:39 PM | #15 |
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| Are you x-raying hips for Legg Calve Perthes? I see that the dog needs to be sedated and x-rayed for the hips. I have a question about that, wouldn't I know if my dog had that condition? Thanks Barbara |
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