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Author: Miranda Levin

24May202224May2022

2022 Specialty Health Clinics Update

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2022 Specialty Health Clinics Update

Photo by Kikko Kåhre.

You can still sign up for the National Specialty blood draw, cheek swab, and cardiac clinics.

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05May202205May2022

2022 National Specialty Health Clinic Instructions

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2022 National Specialty Health Clinic Instructions

Photo by Pam Jacobs.

We are once again offering health testing and sample collections at the National Specialty. Here is a step-by-step guide.

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25Apr202224Apr2022

Delayed Post-Operative Bleeding Study Needs Help!

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Delayed Post-Operative Bleeding Study Needs Help!

Photo by Shannon Neill.

Dr. Michael Court’s research on Delayed Bleeding Syndrome (DBS) is so close to being completed, but more samples are needed to get this project over the finish line!

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18Apr202217Apr2022

DBS Testing Added to 2022 National Specialty Health Clinics

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DBS Testing Added to 2022 National Specialty Health Clinics

Photo by Rich Paice.

NEW! Cheek-swab testing for Delayed-Bleeding Syndrome has been added to the health testing offerings at the 2022 National Specialty in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Here is what we have planned:

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06Apr202205Apr2022

New Discoveries in Congenital Megaesophagus

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New Discoveries in Congenital Megaesophagus

Photo by Amy Opoka.

Although congenital megaesophagus is exceedingly rare in Deerhounds, here is some recent research that may be helpful with any future cases.

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14Mar202205Mar2022

Health Research in 2021: Annual Report

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Health Research in 2021: Annual Report

Photo by Katrina Richardson.

Our research is still being impacted by COVID. Many projects continue to be delayed. But we have made a bit of progress on some fronts.

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07Mar202205Mar2022

Catching Up on Diet-Associated DCM Research

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Catching Up on Diet-Associated DCM Research

Photo by Verena von Eichborn, who passed away last week and whose photos will be greatly missed on this website.

Below are a couple of articles from the fall on new developments in diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy.

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22Feb202222Feb2022

Genetic Diversity

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Genetic Diversity

Photo by Susan Trow.

Some high-profile people say that the top priority for making breeding decisions for all dogs, including Scottish Deerhounds, should be to increase genetic diversity. I believe this recommendation is a mistake that could harm, rather than improve, Deerhound health. Read more →

01Feb202220Feb2022

2022 National Specialty Health Clinics

Miranda Levin Upcoming Sample Collections & Health Test Clinics
2022 National Specialty Health Clinics

Photo by Eva Svendsen.

As always, we plan on collecting samples for research and offering discounted health testing at the 2022 National Specialty in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Here is what we have planned:

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27Jan202226Jan2022

CHF Canine Breeder Excellence Seminars

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CHF Canine Breeder Excellence Seminars

Photo by Betty Stephenson.

From the Canine Health Foundation:

Join the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) on Wednesday evenings in February for our virtual Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks.

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