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by Gwenith on 10 April 2012 - 20:04
by Abby Normal on 10 April 2012 - 21:04
Sometimes it just doesn't feel helpful to attack and undermine what we do have currently albeit not perfect, though time is still going to tell with it. There are other ongoing projects and we must wait and hope for further developments, as we must for so many other diseases of the GSD. I too wish that I had millions I could splash around to fund my 'pet' research projects, or those that I thought had the most merit, but sadly I haven't.
I hope you have many more days to cherish as I wish all those currently with DM dogs. Meanwhile, please don't discourage others from testing their dogs. Even if the test proves to be flawed, the more that are tested means the more data available that will prove the veracity of the current test eventually.
by marjorie on 10 April 2012 - 21:04
The ofa finally made a change to their dm explanation page, where they finally seem to be acknowledging that DM of one breed might not be the same DM as another breed.
>>Although almost all dogs in the research study with confirmed DM have had A/A DNA test results, recent evidence suggest that there are other causes of DM in some breeds
Other causes.....
do you all see that- OTHER causes, indicating the test may not be valid as a cause of DM for all breeds, which is what I have been saying all along. GSDM is not corgi or Boxer DM, so if its not the same disease, the SOD1 change would not be a reliable indicator for GSDM in relation to clear, carrier or at risk. It would have no relevance at all.
I have been speaking with the OFA for quite some time now, as I feel they have thrown our breed under the bus by lumping them into the same category as corgis and boxers in relation to DM. Now that they have been faced with proof of the test not being reliable for GSDS, they would have to do something to protect themselves from a class action lawsuit, if people became so inclined. When they make a statement that can possibly be false and present it as being valid, when they know better, they put themselves at a very high risk. Perhaps that is why they have come to see the light and admitted there may be other causes of DM in some breeds, as in the GSD BREED!
I know when I am right, and when I am right, I wont give up. I will keep at it until I am blue in the face and I dont give a rats ass who likes or doesnt like me. The only thing I am concerned about is the breed, period, end. I am not out to make friends- I am out to get he facts known by all.
FYI, I know Gwen has an ill dog and the heartless comment about her not having an ill dog was just plain S-I-C-K! Karma finds those who are cruel for no damn reason. One can never run or hide from their karma, so an apology to Gwen is in order. If not, you bring your bad fortune upon yourself by your own words.
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
by beetree on 10 April 2012 - 22:04
by Blitzen on 10 April 2012 - 23:04
Abby has said it much better than I could have.
What's the purpose of discouraging participation in studies that could help the breed in the future? The DNA test is non-invasive, reasonably priced, and is not intended to eliminate any dogs from a breeding program. What is this really about?
by marjorie on 11 April 2012 - 00:04
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
by marjorie on 11 April 2012 - 00:04
In another thread you asked me for info. It never would have crossed my mind to question if you REALLY had an ill dog or ask for proof. I am sorry, that is just horrid to me, and I do think it is cruel and not nice.
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
by beetree on 11 April 2012 - 00:04
by marjorie on 11 April 2012 - 00:04
Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
by beetree on 11 April 2012 - 00:04
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