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AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards First Research Grant Through the Comparative Brain Tumor Consortium with the National Cancer Institute February 27, 2017
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded the first research grant through the Comparative Brain Tumor Consortium (CBTC). The CBTC was launched at the National Institutes of Health by a group of clinicians and investigators in the fields of veterinary and human neuro-oncology, clinical trials, neuropathology, and drug development.
Research Spotlight: Degenerative Myelopathy February 22, 2017
Learn how your investment is making an impact on Degenerative Myelopathy.
A Dog Breeding Roundtable with Veterinary Theriogenology Residents February 16, 2017
Breeding dogs can be complicated. To help increase the number of theriogenologists, veterinary specialists trained to help breeders with the reproductive health of their dogs, provide advice on breeding decisions and care for new litters of puppies, a newly funded Theriogenology Residency Program was introduced last fall.
Research Outcome: Grant 02128-A: Redefining the Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Disease at Dog Shows and Other Areas Where Dogs Meet and Compete February 13, 2017
To help dog owners and event organizers better understand and prevent transmission of infectious diseases in dogs, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, in collaboration with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, funded a study in order to provide practical guidelines to reduce the risk of disease spread in the canine population. Learn about the recommendations and impact of this exciting study.
New Canine Genetic Testing Initiative February 9, 2017
The "IPFD Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs," initiative provides practical support to address the challenges associated with the often confusing world of canine DNA testing. It strives to support consumer confidence in DNA testing, educate consumers in the use of these tests as tools to reduce the incidence of inherited disease, and reduce redundant international efforts.
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Researcher Looks for Genetic Mutations Causing Canine Liver Shunts June 1, 2008
Signs of liver shunts, the mode of inheritance, management of the disease and current research.
Myostatin Deficiency Creates Double Muscling in Racing Whippets June 1, 2008
The myostatin (MSTN) gene mutation that causes double muscling of whippets and the genetic test that is now available.
Researchers Hope to Identify Genetic Markers for Refractory Epilepsy June 1, 2008
Ongoing research on the genetic differences between epileptic dogs that respond to the medication phenobarbital and those dogs who do not.
Health Testing for Atrial Septal Defect Is Key in Standard Poodles June 1, 2008
The importance of testing standard poodles for Atrial Septal Defect.
Translation Medicine June 1, 2008
This article explains what translation medicine is and how this approach can help the medical and scientific communities better understand diseases common to the dog and human.
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