RodRussell
Well-known member
A few words from Dr.Jerold S. Bell (actually, an abstract of a "short communication" in the Veterinary Journal) dated July 6, 2011:
"Breeders of dogs have ethical responsibilities regarding the testing and management of genetic disease. ...
Providing test results to a publicly-accessible genetic health registry allows breeders and the public to search for health-tested parents to reduce the risk of producing or purchasing affected offspring. ...
Recommendations to breed quality carriers to normal-testing dogs and replacing them with quality normal-testing offspring will help to preserve breeding lines and breed genetic diversity."
Does that last sentence sound familiar? The SM breeding protocol -- A to D -- fits right in.
"Breeders of dogs have ethical responsibilities regarding the testing and management of genetic disease. ...
Providing test results to a publicly-accessible genetic health registry allows breeders and the public to search for health-tested parents to reduce the risk of producing or purchasing affected offspring. ...
Recommendations to breed quality carriers to normal-testing dogs and replacing them with quality normal-testing offspring will help to preserve breeding lines and breed genetic diversity."
Does that last sentence sound familiar? The SM breeding protocol -- A to D -- fits right in.