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CHIC DNA REPOSITORY INSTRUCTIONS
Bichon Frise Club of America DNA
Clinic
DNA Swab Collection
CHIC has waived the normal $5 fee for
processing and storage of DNA swabs to support the BFCA DNA clinic
at the 2008 national specialty in Boise, Idaho.
Follow these steps
to submit DNA from your Bichons Frises to the CHIC DNA Repository:
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Obtain the DNA samples
when you are at home, and submit with the forms attached to OFA by
the end of May 2008.
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The owner completes
the DNA bank application form and the health survey.
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Twirl one
swab on the inside of the cheek for 10 seconds to collect mucosal
cells.
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Repeat
this process for the other 4 swabs.
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Allow the
5 swabs to air-dry for at least 10 seconds.
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Replace the 5 swabs in the original
packages. Do not seal the package in any way. Write the
registered name and AKC # of the dog on the package of each swab
or attach a label.
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Place the
completed application form, health survey, and 5 swabs in labeled
packages in a paper envelope and send via regular mail to:
CHIC DNA Repository
2300 E Nifong Blvd
Columbia,
MO 65201-3806
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Do not seal any
swab packages and do not place any swabs or envelopes in plastic
bags, to prevent exposure to moisture, which can destroy DNA.
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The OFA enters the dog
information into the database creating a DNA sample record for
that dog.
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The OFA records the
health history of the dog.
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The OFA issues a
certificate to the owner stating that a sample has been recorded
in the CHIC DNA Repository and will be made available to the
research community.
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The DNA will be linked to a
pedigree and an ongoing health history of the dog, updateable
online over the lifetime of the dog by the owner, and remains
anonymous.
For more
information, please contact:
Eddie Dziuk
Chief Operating
Officer
Orthopedic
Foundation for Animals
2300 E Nifong Blvd.Columbia, MO 65201
573-442-0418 x222
edziuk@offa.org
http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/
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