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Our club is very
interested in improving the overall health of our breed here in
Australia. For this reason we have
established the HDDAP to help owners and breeders as they find health problems
arising in their pet or breeding lines. The panel is very keen to hear from any
Aussie owners that are able to share their experiences with the panel. We would
like to have some idea of how the health issue that your dog has is impacting on
its life and on your life. This account does not need to have large amounts of
medical detail, we are happy to have your anecdotal record. This information
will be compiled to assist others in the future who may find themselves with a
dog suffering the same health issue.
The HDDAP will also
keep you informed as to research studies being conducted into various issues in
Australian Shepherds. Only recently the Animal Health Trust (AHT) in the
UK completed a study into Hereditary
Cataracts (HC) in Australian Shepherds. A number of Australian dogs were
submitted to the study.This continues the great tradition of Australian breeders
and owners supporting research. As a result of AHT’s research we now have a
commercial DNA test for HC. There is ongoing research into a number of health
issues.
The details for these
are listed  here (13.70 Kb). If you have a dog with one of these issues and would like to
submit samples please feel free to contact the HDDAP for assistance and support
if you need.
Kate Dourley, Chair
HDDAP
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The Hereditary Diseases and Disorders Panel, a.k.a. HDDAP, sub committee was formed to work on promoting good health in Australian Shepherds.
Vision
To assist Australian Shepherd owners and breeders with any issues or questions pertaining to the health of the breed.
Mission
To act as a confidential resource to Australian Shepherd owners and breeders on health issues within the breed.
To support Australian Shepherd breeders in improving the health of the breed.
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The panel is made up of the following members:
Kate Dourley (Chair person)
Martin O’Kane
(Secretary)
Amanda Orbitani (Minute taker)
Robyn Sutcliffe
Ana Richardson
Sue Brimacombe
Tracey Weaver
Nikki Janetzki
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Current
issues being discussed are the new Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals legislation Clause 89 and the implications for breeding, health
status of the breed in Australia through our anonymous survey, the ACES
eye certification scheme and development of information leaflets for
new owners and breeders. (Note: Survey results will be published in shortly)
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The
committee is also available for any member or interested Aussie
owner/breeder wanting more information or assistance in dealing with
health issues that have arisen in their dog or lines. We are totally
confidential whenever such requests for assistance are made and strive
at all times to be welcoming, supportive and responsible. Our meetings
are open to any member but may request closure of the meeting to
committee only to discuss any confidential information.
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