Buzz official HD score is “A” at 2 years of age and the official ED score is “0″ at 3 years of age (see attachment).
Moreover, official control of teeth and testicles, both normal.
On top of the eye tests performed as a puppy at 6 wks of age, periodic eye check is planned on yearly bases: last check was done on March 25th, 2009: completely clear (see attachments).
On December 8th, 2009, we received from Laboklin, Germany, the HSF4 – Hereditary Cataract DNA test result: Buzz is free (see attachments).
On December 21st, 2009, we received from Optigen, U.S., the PRA DNA test result: Buzz is free (see attachments).
On December 21st, 2009, we received from Optigen, U.S., the CEA DNA test result: Buzz is free (see attachments).
On December 21st, 2009, we received from Laboklin, Germany, the MDR1 DNA test result: Buzz is +/-, carrier (see attachments). This means that with a carrier female he would produce an average of 25% of +/+ puppies. They would be sensitive to high dosages of some drugs like Ivermectin, but NOT at the monthly prevention dosage (a positive to MDR1 dog may assume up to 16 tablets of Cardotek (Hearthgard) w/o any side effect). According to Washington State University, 50% of Australian Shepherds are positive or carriers of the MDR1 gene.
For more information about MDR1 gene:
- http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vcpl/breeds.aspx
- http://www.ashgi.org/articles/mdr1.htmFurther exams to be agreed with the bitch owner, who should produce the same test results.
Buzz DNA, together with DNA sequence, are deposited by:
– Vetogene, in Milan University.
– ASCA, in U.S.
Please find herewith the following official certificates:
- official HD and ED scores Certificate
- access to official database
- Optigen PRA Certificate
- Optigen CEA Certificate
- Laboklin HSF4 – HC Certificate
- Laboklin MDR1 Certificate
- official eye check certificate at 6 wks of age
- official eye check certificate March 25th, 2009
- teeth and testicles Certificate
- official DNA deposit Certificate
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