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Cocker Specific Discussion => Genetics & Breeding => Topic started by: bluesmum on November 11, 2004, 02:54:11 PM

Title: Tests
Post by: bluesmum on November 11, 2004, 02:54:11 PM

Just curiosity - Is eye testing and hip scoring only available for KC Reg. dogs??

Title: Tests
Post by: *Jay* on November 11, 2004, 02:58:31 PM

They have to be registered to be done through the BVA schemes although I think dogs like my Vegas who are registered on the obedience and working trial register only can be done also. In fact, I'm sure of it as we had a lurcher in for hip scoring last year.

Title: Tests
Post by: bluesmum on November 11, 2004, 03:04:17 PM

Thanks for your reply Gill but can I ask and what the BVA Scheme is?

 

Title: Tests
Post by: Gilly on November 11, 2004, 03:30:42 PM

Hi Maria, the BVA is the British Veterinary Asscociation. You might find this link about the BVA eye testing scheme helpful Eye Testing (http://www.bva.co.uk/about/eyeScheme.htm)

If a dog is tested under the BVA/KC scheme the results of the eye test are then printed on the registration document of the dog/bitch. I think my also be published in the KC Breed Record Supplement but Jane will be able to confirm this  ;)  

Title: Tests
Post by: bluesmum on November 11, 2004, 03:38:40 PM

Thanks Gilly  :D  

Title: Tests
Post by: Jane S on November 11, 2004, 04:19:17 PM

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If a dog is tested under the BVA/KC scheme the results of the eye test are then printed on the registration document of the dog/bitch. I think my also be published in the KC Breed Record Supplement but Jane will be able to confirm this  ;)

Yep that's right. To complicate matters further, there is also the European eye-testing scheme - results under this scheme didn't used to be printed in the BRS but they are now.

Jane

Title: Tests
Post by: Kim on November 11, 2004, 09:33:40 PM

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To complicate matters further, there is also the European eye-testing scheme - results under this scheme didn't used to be printed in the BRS but they are now.

 

I noticed this Jane , where are the European test done ?

Title: Tests
Post by: Jane S on November 11, 2004, 10:41:06 PM

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I noticed this Jane , where are the European test done ?

I think it's certain opthalmologists who have "opted out" of the BVA scheme & choose to use the ECVO scheme instead - Dr Barnett is the main one, not sure if there are any others in the UK :unsure:

Jane

Title: Tests
Post by: Michele on November 11, 2004, 11:17:18 PM

I don't know if it is me reading it wrongly but I've found this information in the latest BRS a little confusing, as it states pass or unaffected, but doesn't state what they were tested for  :huh:
 

Title: Tests
Post by: Jane S on November 12, 2004, 09:49:17 AM

It is confusing isn't it? I notice there's also a separate list of AHT eye-test results too so we seem to have 3 possible schemes now :unsure:

Jane