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AHT Data and DNA Samples Moved to Cambridge

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 29/07/2020 by admin29/07/2020

KENNEL CLUB GENETICS CENTRE DATA AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL SAVED Important research assets rescued from Newmarket and moved to Cambridge The Kennel Club and the Animal Health Trust (AHT) have issued a joint statement today (July 28) to advise that, in … Continue reading →

Changes to Litter Screening Covid-19

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 21/04/2020 by admin06/01/2023

Changes to Litter Screening Due to the Covid-19 Lockdown Until further notice the veterinary profession has been advised to restrict its activities to essential work for safety reasons and as such the routine examination of dogs for the certification of … Continue reading →

Kennel Club Covid-19 Update

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 01/04/2020 by admin21/04/2020

Health testing & Screening during Covid-19 Last updated: 1 April 2020 All responsible breeders registering puppies with the Kennel Club want to ensure that health is a priority in every litter and therefore ensure that the recommended health testing and screening … Continue reading →

Eye Scheme Changes 2020

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 29/01/2020 by admin29/01/2020

Following consultation with the Eye Panel Working Party, The Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association have announced a number of changes to the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, effective from 1st January 2020. Removal of Schedule B Schedule B will be removed. … Continue reading →

CRIEDD – Eye Disease Project

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 23/10/2019 by admin06/01/2023

Latest News From the Kennel Club/Animal Health Trust New Animal Health Trust Project – funded by Dogs Trust “This new project will involve vets, ophthalmologists and research specialists to make a real difference, particularly to new and emerging eye diseases, … Continue reading →

Limiting Hereditary Clear Status

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 22/07/2019 by admin05/09/2019

In January 2022, the Kennel Club will be limiting “hereditary clear” status of registered dogs to two generations. PRESS RELEASE: 4/09/2019 KENNEL CLUB LIMITS ‘HEREDITARY CLEAR’ STATUS TO SUPPORT ERADICATION OF HEALTH CONDITIONS From January 2022, the Kennel Club will … Continue reading →

GPRA – PRA5 DNA Test Approved by KC

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 16/07/2019 by admin16/07/2019

NEW DNA TESTING SCHEME FOR THE GIANT SCHNAUZER The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA5) in the Giant Schnauzer following consultation with the breed’s health coordinator on behalf of the breed … Continue reading →

New GPRA DNA Test*

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 02/07/2019 by admin06/01/2023

Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) – PRA5 *New DNA Test Now Available* Order a test  20% Discount is available from the AHT up to 1st Sep 2019 by applying the code AHTGS2019 at checkout PRA is a blinding disease for … Continue reading →

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Breeding From A DNA Tested Dog

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 01/07/2019 by admin23/05/2025

prcd-PRA / DCM / HUU/ PRA5 (NECAP1) Currently in Giant Schnauzers we have mainly four separate DNA tests available to assist breeders with breeding decisions that relate to specific health conditions. Prcd-PRA is a particular type of Progressive Retinal Atrophy … Continue reading →

Kennel Club Health Strategy

Giant Schnauzer Health Posted on 18/12/2018 by admin18/12/2018

Over recent months the Kennel Club Health strategy has been revisited, with the intention to make sure it was correctly focused and perhaps a little simpler to understand. At the recent Special General Meeting of the Kennel Club members, Nick … Continue reading →

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