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Old 11-05-2009, 07:16 PM   #36
straightsilk
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Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies View Post
My Vet called me last Spring to let me know to be extra careful about Brucelosis tests. She had 5 cases of Brucelosis come to her. I've always required an up to date test if I stud out, and I will continue to require testing. I also test if I purchase an adult, it could destroy a breeding program! Thanks for bringing that up!

http://www.akcchf.org/pdfs/perspecti...ella_canis.pdf

You are absolutely right. The incidence is on the uprise my guess because of importing. It is not strictly a venereal disease and you can't assume that a virgin bitch or stud is not infected. It's a cheap test. The cost of missing it is devestating.
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