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Health PRA rcd4 Update 9th August 2011
Following a meeting with Dr Cathryn Mellersh and Professor Jeff Sampson, Professor Ed Hall issued the following statement:-
“Currently there are 7 dogs confirmed homozygous for rcd4. One of these is young, and potentially is blind because of a third form of PRA. Three other dogs have "mid-onset" PRA and are not homozygous for rcd1 or rcd4.
Any dogs with suspected sight problems can have their DNA tested free-of-charge if the sample sent to the AHT is accompanied by a certificate from a veterinary ophthalmologist confirming PRA.”
(The ISAE are holding an Eye Clinic at our Championship Show at Stoneleigh on October 1st. If you are concerned about your dog’s eyesight, I would encourage you to attend with your dog. Please contact Gillian Townsend Tel: 01242 521872 or email: townsend@waitrose.com )
“With respect to a control programme, Jeff recommended (for a period to be decided on, depending on prevalence) that CARRIERS could still be mated to CLEARS as long as the progeny was tested. AFFECTEDS should not be bred from.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the Irish Setter Some Questions Answered Here --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AHT - Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the Irish Setter Information Sheet Here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Late Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (LOPRA) Update Here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AHT/KC/ISAE Health Survey 2009/10 - Statistical Summary of Information" July Health Update Here March 2010 Health Leaflet Download PDF File Here DNA Archiving and other Matters See PDF File here |
Stationary Night Blindness - A Possible New Condition in Irish Setters? See PDF File Here |