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…
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…
Neonatal Ataxia Mutation in Jack Russell Terriers found
The Neonatal Ataxia mutation in Jack Russell Terriers was found in May 2019. Neonatal Ataxia (NNA) is a progressive, neonatal onset, cerebellar ataxia described in Jack Russell Terriers. Similar to other ataxias known in Jack Russell,…
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Mutation Found
The Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) Mutation has been found. A test is now available. See the testing page for more information. For more information on SCA, please visit the Diseases page. Related Articles Ataxia from a…
Gene for Primary Lens Luxation was Isolated in the Jack Russell
The gene for Primary Lens Luxation was isolated in the Jack Russell Terrier in September 2009.
Degenerative Myelopathy Mutation Found in the Jack Russell
The Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) mutation was found in the Jack Russell Terrier in December 2008. Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. The disease has an insidious onset typically…