⇦ genetic studies   welcome eridox index   the sausage link message board   goodies for your woofer   wellness & nutrition consultations   breeding consultations   eridox about me   my hot dogs hotdog stats adults my bratwursts bratwurst stats puppies   frankfurter fotos   general info history of wieners   teckel terms   coats, colors, & patterns   genetic disorders   of interest located traits & disorders   current genetics studies   genetic & phenotypic testing   unrelated book research      other resources dachsie links   site references   contact me   REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION:  Dachshund cone-rod dystrophy (CRD-cord1) study. synopsis A study is being conducted by Dr. Simon Peterson-Jones at Michigan State University on cone-rod dystrophy (CRD-cord1) in dachshunds and in other breeds.  There are other mutations called PRA that will cause a dog's retina to deteriorate, leaving the dog blind, and at least one of these mutations, if not two or more, are also thought to be present in the dachshund breed, and further study will help determine the genetic location(s) of this/these mutation(s) so a test for it/them can be made publicly available. how to participate Please download the informational PDF as well as the instructional PDF.  Otherwise, for further information or explanation, please contact Dr. Peterson-Jones. contact information Dr. Simon Petersen-Jones Dept. of Small Animal Clinical Sciences Michigan State University D-208 Veterinary Medical Center East Lansing. MI 48824-1314 517-353-3278 Unless otherwise noted: All text, images, & audio, unless noted, are copyright by Lisa J. Emerson & may not be used or reproduced without express permission. All TSL posts are copyright by their respective authors and may not be used or reproduced without their express permission. All pictures are copyright by their respective authors and may not be used or reproduced without their express permission.