Rediscovered Video of the First CHF Gathering at Sunnybank
CHFadmin2019-08-05T16:28:48-04:00YouTube Video - Rediscovered video of the first CHF Gathering at Sunnybank Click the CC on the bottom right for Closed Captioning once you start the video.
CHF Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip
CHFadmin2019-08-05T16:18:34-04:00YouTube Video - Collie Health Foundation Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip Click the CC on the bottom right for Closed Captioning once you start the video.
VCLE – Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs
CHFadmin2019-05-03T14:32:07-04:00Vesicular Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs Introduction Vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus (VCLE) is a variant form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) that affects predominantly adult rough collies, Shetland sheepdogs and Border collies. Distinctive cutaneous lesions consist of annular, polycyclic and/or serpiginous erosions and ulcerations, primarily affecting the axillae, ventral abdomen and groin with frequent involvement [...]
Dr. Leigh Anne Clark Presentation on Dermatomyositis & Interpreting Risk Assessment Results
CHFadmin2019-04-24T15:04:16-04:00YouTube Video on Dermatomyositis & Interpreting Risk Assessment Results Click the CC on the bottom right for Closed Captioning once you start the video.
Dog’s Best Friend
CHFadmin2019-05-04T12:31:28-04:00A geneticist makes strides in understanding a complex disorder affecting canines and humans. By Clinton Colmenares “Lassie, come home!” But first, Clemson genetics researcher Leigh Anne Clark, would like to get a cheek swab to study your genes. Anyone who has had a 5-pound Yorkie or 90-pound Lab nudge her hand, requesting a scratch under [...]
Dermatomyositis
CHFadmin2019-04-24T15:25:42-04:00Dermatomyositis: A Breeder’s Nightmare – Thoughts from a Breeder* By Robette Johns This article is to help breeders understand more about Dermatomyositis, (DM). First, it’s not the end of the world. Second, openness about this disease will help other breeders and the Collie Breed. Lastly, if we can recognize that we are in a remarkable time [...]
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
CHFadmin2019-04-24T15:27:22-04:00WHAT IS OFA? by Gayle Kaye OFA stands for Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. It was founded in 1966 as a private “not for profit” foundation. Originally the purpose of the organization was to "provide a standardized evaluation for hip dysplasia and to serve as a data base for control of hip dysplasia through selective breeding." [...]
Hip Dysplasia
CHFadmin2019-04-24T15:45:16-04:00HIP DYSPLASIA by Gayle Kaye Hip Dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket and in its more severe form it can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. Hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs and it is one of the most studied veterinary [...]
Degenerative Myelopathy
CHFadmin2019-04-25T07:48:32-04:00Degenerative Myelopathy - the other DM that can affect Collies... By Nancy Kelso, DVM Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive disease of the spinal cord that causes weakness, and eventually inability to walk in the rear legs. It has long been know to exist in German Shepherds, Corgis and over 50 breeds. It has long been [...]