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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Testing for PRA annually is very responsibe, but, if this is a stud/or breeding female and you are unsure as to whether the dog has PRA, I wouldn't be breeding it.
All the tests you peform, are very much necessary, however there is no tests out there that prove your dog is not a carrier.
I don't think it's necessary for a repeat BAT. Although, there is aquired shunts....My suggestion is to contact Dr' Center |
Thanks Mary. I was told by the Opthmalogist that one should test annually so I have done so with Magic. I was given to understand that this is "normal"-- as far as I am aware with his sire/dam/grandsire/granddam there is no eye disease in his line. Umm maybe I was given a conservative opinion by the eye doc, that happily coincided with revenue for their clinic.
I will contact Dr. Center as advised to see what is their recommended protocol if any for repeat BATs.
Gawd I wish there were genetic tests for hip/elbow/dysplasia. It's polygenetic nature make it unlikely in the near term future.
I feel that my responsibility as a stud owner is as great as the breeding female's owner. So I wish to be as well informed as I can on what tests etc to do for my studs.
Thanks again for your information
