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The Great Western Flat-Coated Retriever Club |
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The Great Western Flat-Coated Retriever Club is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, training and loving the Flat-Coated Retriever |
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FCRSA Cancer Studies |
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Jump Right In!!! Research Study Participants Needed Dr. Ostrander seeks participants for her important study, designed to map the gene that predisposes Flat-Coated Retrievers to histiocytic sarcoma Dr. Ostrander needs blood samples from Dogs age 10 or older who have never had cancer
Dogs with histiocytic sarcoma or malignant histiocytosis Kits for blood collection and shipping can be obtained from [email protected] or [email protected] Blood samples can also be shipped without a kit Please participate in this important research if you have a dog who is eligible This study could lead to the development of a genetic marker test to identify dogs who carry the disease gene For more info go to http://www.fcrsainc.org/health/malignanthistio.html or contact the Cancer Studies Support Team at |
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The FCRSA (Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America) is currently sponsoring 3 cancer studies. The studies are all in an effort to help our breed live a longer healthier life. If you own a qualifying dog please donate. Instructions and qualifications are on the FCRSA home page. |