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Originally Posted by gemy  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  |
Dr Center recommends that a pup be BAT tested at 16 weeks and then at 6 months..with the 6 month tests being the one that you can put your faith in that the dog is clear. To my knowledge I don't think that she's every recommended an annual test.
The hip and knee thing.....Mmmm you can only go on your x-ray and OFA tests. Your CFA tests for the eyes should be sufficient without testing for PRA annually.