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Originally Posted by Willow  I was talking with my vet today about testing for Brucellois (sp?) and he seemed confused why I wanted my girls tested if they hadn't been with a male. I told him the breeder who is allowing us the use of her stud requires it. He said ok but suggested waiting until right before she is due for her heat. Then he said it wasn't necessary if they hadn't ever been with a male and that it will come up negative. He will do it just because it is required by the breeder.
So I want to know when you have yours blood tested? |
those burcellouis tests are only good for a few days. When we stud out our Champion beagles, the person bringing the bitch is required to bring a copy of the negative report to us to show the test was taken only a few days before. our vet is really good (and cheap) about getting us in so unless the person brings the dog in over the weekend when our vet is closed, we are able to take the dog and owner to our vet. NO females are bred to ANY of our studs without the test UNLESS we have whelped and kept the bitch and know she hasn't been with any other dog. Did you know dogs can catch this just from sniffing butts?