You Can Submit Blood to the DNA Bank at any Time
Did you know that you can submit blood to the DNA bank at any time? You don’t have to do it at a trial. It… Read More »You Can Submit Blood to the DNA Bank at any Time
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Development of a DNA Test
Some Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) suffer from a progressive neonatal cerebellar ataxia that differs from a previously reported spinocerebellar ataxia in this breed. Serial neurologic… Read More »Development of a DNA Test
Ataxia
Submitted by Debbie Johnson It has been almost 20 years since I first experienced Cerebellar Ataxia. I had spent several years acquiring a number of… Read More »Ataxia
Ataxia in the Jack Russell Terrier
Cerebellar Ataxia a.k.a. neonatal cerebellar ataxia, primary granule cell degeneration Onset of signs – 2 weeks of age when pups begin to ambulate Neurologic abnormalities… Read More »Ataxia in the Jack Russell Terrier
Degenerative Myelopathy
Dr Joan Coates & Dr Gary Johnson & associates (University of Missouri) in collaboration with Drs Claire Wade & Kirsten Lindblad-Toh & associates (Broad Institute… Read More »Degenerative Myelopathy
Two Types of Ataxia
There are two types of ataxia in the Jack Russell Terrier, Cerebellar Ataxia and Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia, also referred to as SCA. These are two different… Read More »Two Types of Ataxia
Nutritional Cataracts
By Dr. Lisa Meek, Member ACVO A nutritional cataract is caused by either a deficiency or excess of a nutrient resulting in a loss of… Read More »Nutritional Cataracts
Canine Cataracts
Definition of Cataracts The word cataract literally means ‘to break down’. This breakdown refers to the disruption of the normal arrangement of the lens fibers… Read More »Canine Cataracts
Ataxia from a Breeders Standpoint
For those who have never experienced the tragedy of spinocerebellar (late onset) ataxia, I would like to tell my experiences. My litter (of 3) were… Read More »Ataxia from a Breeders Standpoint
Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia: Facts
Ataxia: JRTs can be affected with Cerebellar Ataxia OR Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Not both. It is not the norm for an entire litter of 4 to… Read More »Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia: Facts
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