Working together toward a better breed.
The Jack Russell Terrier Research Foundation
Veterinary Acronyms
AAHA: American Animal Hospital Association
ACVO: American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists Diplomates
AVMA: American Veterinary Medical Association
BAER Testing: Deafness & BAER Testing
CVMA: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
CVM: Center for Veterinary Medicine (US-FDA (Federal Drug Administration)
CERF: Canine Eye Registration Foundation
DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
GDC: Institute for Genetic Disease Control
ISAG: International Society for Animal Genetics (UK)
OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
PLL: Primary Lens Luxation
PPM: Persistent Pupillary Membranes in Dogs
PRA: Progressive Retinal Atrophy Today
PRCD: Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (type of PRA)
SARD: Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration
SAS: Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis - What it is, and Why Breeder Should be Concerned
SCID: Severe Combined Immunodeficieny Disorder
vWD: von Willebrand's Disease
