Borzoi Club of America, Inc.
Links of Interest
2009 Health Committee Report
Download the 2009 annual report to the membership.
PURINA PARENT CLUB PROGRAM
BCOA is a participant in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. BCOA members who are also members of the Purina Pro Club may earn funding for canine health studies, education and/or rescue efforts that will benefit Borzoi.
Learn more HERE.
PET FOOD RECALL
Find the latest information on recalled pets foods here.
CHF Annual Health Award
The AKC Canine Health Foundation has designated
an annual health award in the name of Dr. Asa Mays.
Read the press
release regarding its inaugural recipient
Welcome
The purpose of BCOA Health Committee's website is to provide a library of health information resources to our membership. We hope you will find this website both helpful and educational.
The purpose of the BCOA Health Committee is to provide health-related information to our membership and encourage the pursuit of breeding healthier Borzoi.
AKC CHF Breeder's Symposium
Breeders Symposium Set for the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine [Thursday, August 19, 2010]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces that a canine breeders symposium will be presented by the American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation September 11, 2010, at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Targeted for novice and expert breeders alike, the Breeders Symposium is an ideal venue in which to learn about sound breeding practices and the advances in genetic health tests that lead to healthier dogs. Topics include Pedigree Analysis and Managing Genetic Disease by keynote speaker Dr. Jerold Bell, nutrition, endocrine and neurologic disease, vacinnation protocols, canine cancer and reproduction.
The cost of attendance is $95.00 ($200.00 for those seeking CEU's), which includes conference materials and lunch. To register, go to AKC Canine Health Foundation and click on "Register for Events" located on the left side of the page. Check-in opens Saturday at 8:00 AM.
Contact Erika Werne, Director of Education & Communications with the AKC Canine Health Foundation at 888-682-9696 or via email EAW@CanineHealthFoundation.org for questions or additional information.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Video Series
Complete Video Series Available Online from the 2009 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference
[Tuesday, August 24, 2010]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce that all ten videos recorded at the 2009 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference held in St. Louis are available for viewing.
The videos, which can be viewed by clicking here include:
- Dr. Matthew Breen, "Canine Cancer & Comparative Genomics: New Technologies, New Opportunities"
- Dr. David Vail, "Clinical Trials in Veterinary Oncology: Past, Present and Future"
- Dr. Simon Platt, "New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Investigations of Neurological Disease in Dogs"
- Dr. Danika Bannasch, "Dalmatian Bladder Stones: Not Just a Dalmatian Problem"
- Dr. Brian Zanghi, "Nutrients to Promote Physical Recovery in Active Dogs"
- Dr. Eric Ledbetter, "Canine Herpesvirus-1: a New Pathogenic Role for an Old Virus"
- Dr. Ziad Ramadan, "Metabonomics: A Tool for Nutrition Research"
- Mike Sampson, BJ, MEx, "One Health One Medicine ? Strengthening the Human Animal Links"
- Dr. Mark Oyama, "Matters of the Heart: Advances in Canine Cardiac Research"
- Dr. Ebenezer Satayraj, "Immunonutrition"
The conference, sponsored by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, brought together leading researchers and representatives from national breed clubs to discuss the current state of canine health research, and where the future will lead.
Click here for additional information about the active research the CHF has funded.
Contact:
Erika Werne
Director of Education & Communications
AKC Canine Health Foundation
919-334-4010
888-682-9696
www.CanineHealthFoundation.org
The Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995, is the largest nonprofit worldwide to fund health research exclusively for canines. Our goal is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The Canine Health Foundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic health research, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting both canines and humans. Through the generous financial support of Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. and the American Kennel Club , we’re proud to announce we have allocated nearly $24 million to canine health research at veterinary schools and research institutions worldwide.
BORZOI BREED HEALTH SURVEY
There is a borzoi breed health survey available on line courtesy of
the OFA and completely confidential. I encourage all borzoi owners to
take the survey on as many of their dogs as possible. The survey is
broken down into categories and if your dog has an ailment in any of
the categories, a drop down menu containing a comprehensive listing
of diseases within the category can then be completed. If you make a
mistake, you can make corrections prior to submitting the survey. The
response is real time, so you can immediately pull up the results
list and your responses will be included in the total counts. Since I
am currently in the process of submitting the top 5 areas of health
related research interest for our breed to the Canine Health
Foundation, the survey will provide background statistics for the
request. Please take a few moments of your time - it only takes a
minute per dog, no stamps necessary, submission is free and
confidential. How much more convenient can anything be?! The survey
is open to all borzoi owners including our friends over seas! Thanks
much for your participation and your time!! The survey can be reached
directly at:
http://www.offa.org/surveys/survey_borzoi.html
Regards,
Ginger Jones
BCOA Health Chairman
AKC Canine Health Foundation Media Alert
Genome Barks Podcasts
To hear the latest "GENOME BARKS" podcasts discussing the most recent discoveries in canine diseases and research involving them, visit the following links:
Click here to listen to the podcasts.
Click here for more information.
Contact:
Erica Kitchen
Acting Director of Development
AKC Canine Health Foundation
919-334-4010
888-682-9696
www.akcchf.org
Fundraiser for BCOA's Donor-Advised Fund
A limited edition, signed and
numbered series of superb Borzoi Lithographs by the late noted
architect, artist, and Borzoi enthusiast, Curt Johnson, are now
available for purchase. Each of the series of nine are stunning in
detail and 20% of each sale will be donated to either The National
Borzoi Rescue Foundation and/or The AKC Canine Health Foundation's BCOA
Donor Advised Fund, which you will indicate at time of purchase. These lithographs make wonderful gifts, and,
at the same time, support two important causes. View the lithographs HERE.
We are honored and most grateful to Mr. Johnson for having chosen NBRF and
the Health Foundation to share in the sale of these beautiful Lithographs
made by his late Father. Please visit the web site and enjoy!
