Seminar for progressive breeders

Back to the Future

...returning to key strategies to help secure the future health of our dogs

Saturday,   13^th November    2010

at

The Parkinson Building, Leeds University

Programme & Speakers:

10.00   Registration & light refreshments

10.30   Welcome & Introduction

10.35 – 11.30am    Learning Lessons:  Meg Webb (South of England Irish Setter Club)

Learning from others: The journey taken by Irish Setter breeders to establish a DNA test to help eradicate a specific genetic condition and secure the future of their breed.

How their experiences can help our own breeds. 

11.30am – 12.30pm    Estimated Breeding Value: Prof.  Jeff Sampson

( Geneticist, The Kennel Club)

Using EBV’s to assist breeders in managing genetic diversity for long-term health

12.30 – 1.15pm   Lunch ( healthy food at healthy prices)

1.30 – 2 30pm  Research In Action: Dr Andrea Short (CIGMR, Manchester University)

Progress Report on Andrea’s research into Addison’s Disease in the Bearded Collie and how breed clubs can work together towards common goals and health outcomes for all our dogs.

2.30 – 3.30pm Interactive Health Forum:

Health experts and geneticists form a guest panel to lead a discussion on developing strategies to help secure the future health of all our pedigree dogs

Tickets £20 - All breeders welcome

available from the organisers:  Angie Pedder or Colleen Stead

angela.pedder@virgin.net                    colleen.stead1@virginmedia.com

Kindly sponsored by The Northern Portuguese Podengo Association (proposed)

 

Look after your Beardies Top to Toe

The Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club

Top to Toe Seminar

Caring for your Beardie

Sunday 7th November

New Haw Community Centre, Woodham Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3ND

Coffee and welcome from 9am

The Beardie – Elizabeth Kershaw
Teeth – Lisa Milella Vet and Dental expert
Feet – Jo Tucker
Bones & Body – Susan Sergeant Canine Osteopath
Coat – Grooming Tips & Care
Question Time

Cost £10 per person including lunch and all refreshments
Prebooked Beardie eye testing appointments available on the day

For further information contact Rowena Smith Tel: 01784 243541 Rowena.smith1052@btinternet.com



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Please make us aware of any special or vegetarian dietary requirements ______________________________________________________________
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Cheques payable to SCBCC
Return to Rowena Smith, 40a Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 3ER.

Eye Testing

Sunday 7th November

New Haw Community Centre, Woodham Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3ND

We are lucky in the UK that our Beardies do not appear to have the eye problems which are common in other breeds. The SCBCC supports eye testing in Bearded Collies as a means of alerting owners and breeders to any potential problems. We would like to encourage owners to have their Beardie’s eyes examined regularly under the KC scheme.
Hopefully this will enable any emerging conditions to be detected.


Morning and afternoon appointments available
Cost £25 per dog
Each dog’s KC registration documents and any previous eye test results must be available to the vet on the day

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE – EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED

For further information contact
Rowena Smith Tel: 01784 243541 Rowena.smith1052@btinternet.com


Name_________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________ Email _________________________________
Dog’s name____________________________________________________________________
Dog’s name____________________________________________________________________
Dog’s name____________________________________________________________________

Please indicate your preference:
Morning appointment _________________
Afternoon appointment ________________
Actual appointment times will be notified in advance.

Cheques payable to SCBCC
Return to Rowena Smith, 40a Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 3ER.