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Health and the Scottish Deerhound

Current Studies

Osteosarcoma Genetic Screening project
Dr. Marlene Hauck, North Carolina State University
Study outline
We are studying the genetic abnormalities in OSA of the SD, working towards a better understanding of the underlying genetic cause of the disease.

We have been studying the germline DNA of these dogs, however, as we are advancing toward evaluating individual genes, the use of the translated gene product, messenger RNA, is a much more efficient and accurate method of evaluating changes in these genes.

Blood Sample Collection Instructions

Tumor Sample Collection Instructions

Note: Dr Hauck is especially interested in dogs 11+ years of age and clear of OSA.

SDCA Health Survey (2000)

Papers:

CHIC: A better approach for Healthier Hounds
Claymore article by John Dillberger DVM

Paper on Liver Shunts (PSS)

University of Tennessee

Factor VII Bleeding Disorder

Claymore Article (pdf)

Description (Univ. Penn web site)

Testing Submission Form (pdf)