Neurological
Neurological problems identified include exercise induced collapse (EIC), seizures, disc disease, and degenerative myelopathy (DM). EIC and DM are both genetic diseases and can be passed on to offspring. DNA tests are available for both and testing for the disorders prior to breeding is crucial to prevent passing on these disorders.
DM Testing
DM Research
DM Articles
Degenerative Myelopathy
Learn more about DM here.
Genetic Tests for Degenerative Myelopathy
Genetic profile tests such as Embark, Royal Canine, Wisdom etc tests for this. Other resources can be found at the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory.
EIC Testing
EIC Research
EIC Articles
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Learn more about EIC here.
Genetic profile tests such as Embark, Royal Canine, Wisdom, etc., test for EIC. Other resources can be found here.
HOW TO SEND RESULTS TO OFA:
Visit https://ofa.org/applications/
Scroll down and click on “DNA-based Genetic Disease” and scroll to the bottom of the page to either fill out and print a form on-line or download a blank form to be completed. Submit the completed form, a copy of the laboratory report, and $15 processing fee by mail to the OFA.
A GENETIC DISEASE MARKER FOR EIC THAT HAS BEEN FOUND IN BOUVIERS
BHF is investigating it’s prevalence in our breed in the United States. Learn about our research and findings.