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Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners
LOBBY DAY 2011
Don't Miss the Chance to Attend Lobby Day on Tuesday, 4/26/11!
The 7th Annual Lobby Day is scheduled for Tuesday, 4/26/11, 9:30-11:30 am
in Nurses Hall at the State House. For more info see Massfed's website:
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AKC Canine Health Foundation News Alert
In this edition of Genome Barks, we welcome Mia Olsson a doctoral student at Uppsala University in Sweeden. Ms. Olsson discusses Shar Pei Fever and her research on the condition. Shar Pei Fever is a recurring fever-like condition that is similar to an auto-inflammatory condition in humans. Ms. Olsson is part of an international research team from Uppsala University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard who discovered the gene associated with the condition.
In this edition of Genome Barks, we welcome Dr. Ann Hubbs, the Health Committee Chair of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA). GRCA and the Golden Retriever Foundation have supported CHF-approved research with more than $300,000 in sponsorships since 1995. Dr. Hubbs discusses the Golden Retriever lovers’ dedication to canine health and some of the stories that motivated them to support health research, some of the top health concerns in the breed and their participation in the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC).
In this edition of Genome Barks, we welcome Dr. Leigh Anne Clark, a member of the faculty at Clemson University. Dr. Clark’s research has focused on canine genetic disease. In this podcast, we discuss Dr. Clark’s work in dermatomyositis. Dr. Clark defines the disease, and discusses prevalence, clinical signs, and tips for breeders to help future generations.
In this edition of Genome Barks, we welcome Dr. Catherine André, a CHF-funded researcher and member of the faculty at the University of Rennes in France. Dr. André has received funding for her work in malignant histiocytosis in the Bernese Mountain Dog. Dr. André describes malignant histiocytosis, breeds at greater risk for this cancer, treatment possibilities, and also her research into ichthyosis in the Golden Retriever and some of her other projects.
In this edition of Genome Barks, we welcome Dr. Kate Creevy, Assistant Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Georgia. Dr. Creevy discusses the myths of vaccinations and infectious disease, susceptibility to vaccination reactions, regular vaccination schedules and the canine flu vaccine. |
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Monthly Meetings are held on the
4th Wednesday of the month except as noted*. An informative program is presented following the club's business session. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Refreshments are provided.
Meeting are held at the
North Comunity Hall
49 Old Main St
Marshfield, MA
April presentation:
Dr Kathy Sneider DVM
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SSKC is a member of the American Kennel Club. We hold two AKC events per year.
An AKC Sanctioned Match in the spring and our AKC Sanctioned All-Breed Show & Obedience and Rally Trials in the fall. |
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2011 B/OB Match
Sunday, June 12, 2011 for our match and microchip clinic. Watch for further details. |
Cranberry Cluster Shows
Sept 15-18, 2011
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