Breeding For a future: Preserving THe Miniature American Shepherd
Written by Erika Holbrook and Kristine Maser
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - GENETICISTS & BIOLOGISTS
Below is a letter of recommendation from various geneticists and biologists - experts in the field of genetics. They share their opinion and evidence as to why they believe it is important to maintain an open stud book at this time. Signed by Cornelia Kraus, PhD, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, Agnes Meiling, MSc, Claire Wade, PhD, Noah Snyder-Mackler, PhD, and Peer Berg, PhD.
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neuroaxonal dystrophy - a newly discovered disease
Our breed has been facing a neurological disease since our foundation and it has recently come to light as a serious concern. Purdue University has been conducting research on affected and non-affected dogs to possibly isolate a genetic marker for this life-shortening disease. The following document was shared in December 2022 by the breed parent club's health and genetics committee regarding the neurological disease.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Below is a letter of support from Dr. Amy Knollinger, DVM. She is an experienced veterinary ophthalmologist who has examined many Miniature American Shepherds, Mini Australian Shepherds, and Australian Shepherds. She practices in Utah while traveling to many surrounding shows. Please see her letter below.
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