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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 Advisory 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)
Ana Richardson
Sue Brimacombe
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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