The Genetics of Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) in Dachshunds & Other Breeds

What is Needed:   We still need swabs on Dachshunds and need blood samples of other breeds with IVDD to be sent to UC Davis.

The costs  of blood draws can be reimbursed; a Federal Express account number will be provided for  free shipping   If you would like reimbured, please put a note in with the sample requesting reimbursement.    Also include the vets' invoice and your social security number.   (See page 2 of handout for more details)

Click here to download Handout Page 1 in pdf format

Click here to download Handout Page 2 in pdf format

If you cannot download the handout, email me lstowe@uiuc.edu and I'll email or postal mail it to you.

To receive swabs to submit Dachshund samples email lstowe@uiuc.edu

Please help us find the answer to this debilitating and costly disease.

Dr. Neff is still requesting swabs from litters from mixed wire and smooth breedings.     If you can help with this, please email Katy Robertson, krrobertson@ucdavis.edu   for swabs.

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