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… Read More »Research Foundation National Trial Blood Draw
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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… Read More »DNA Bank versus JRT Health Registry
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… Read More »DNA Bank versus DNA Testing
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… Read More »LOA Testing Suspended
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… Read More »What is Ataxia?
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… Read More »Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy/Degeneration
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… Read More »Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
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… Read More »Distichiasis
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… Read More »What is Glaucoma and How Does it Develop?
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… Read More »Neonatal Ataxia mutation in Jack Russell Terriers found