Research Foundation National Trial Blood Draw
WHEN: Friday, October 11 from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to 5 pm (2024) WHERE: Ringside at either the Jack Russell Terrier Research Foundation spot or at Chris Rizzo’s…
DNA Bank versus JRT Health Registry
Did you know that submitting DNA to the bank and submitting tests to the Jack Russell Terrier Health Registry are two very different things? The DNA Bank is where the actual blood is kept and…
DNA Bank versus DNA Testing
Did you know that banking blood in the DNA bank and testing DNA are not the same thing? And that blood in the DNA bank is not tested unless you, the owner, order and pay…
LOA Testing Suspended
Hi Debbie, We are suspending testing for LOA because we have run out of carrier/affected control sample. When we first offered the test, we got some affected and carrier sample from the lab in the…
What is Ataxia?
What is Ataxia? The term ataxia is derived from the Greek meaning “without order”. Ataxia refers to a lack of normal coordination of movement. There are different types of ataxia, but we are focusing on…
Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy/Degeneration
Endothelial Dystrophy – The cornea is normally the transparent “windshield” of the eye, serving to protect the internal structures of the eye while allowing light to enter for vision. The endothelium is a single layer…
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
The pupillary membrane is a fetal structure that covers the pupil prior to birth. It is supposed to resolve (go away) shortly after birth. Sometimes part or all of it will persist. This is known…
Distichiasis
Distichiasis is a condition where eyelashes emerge from a structure in the eyelid (meibornian gland) which does not normally produce hairs. These “extra eyelashes” emerge so close to the eye that they can contact the…
What is Glaucoma and How Does it Develop?
What is Glaucoma and How Does it Develop Glaucoma is a group of neurodegenerative diseases with the most consistent clinical finding being increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Increased IOP is painful and causes damage to the…
Neonatal Ataxia mutation in Jack Russell Terriers found
Dr Gary Johnson’s lab at the University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce that the mutation responsible for development of neonatal ataxia in Jack Russell Terriers has been identified, and…