Dogs Submitted to the OFA in 2008 (pdf)
This is a list of all individual dogs that had a health check submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals in 2008
Specialty Collection of DNA for HEALTH
The BTCA Genetics and Health Committee collected DNA for HEALTH at the Specialty in Texas. Thanks to all the owners
of the 82 Borders who donated blood for the CHIC DNA Bank.
BTCA DAF and CECS Research
The Border Terrier Club of America is pleased that our funding of Dr. Johnson's research will be applied to CECS.
According to the Canine Health Foundation, the BTCA participation in the Nestle Purina Parent Club Partnership
Program in 2006 resulted in a donation of $240.76 to our CHF donor advised fund.
Overall participation resulted in a $263,000 contribution to CHF from Purina.
Cardiac Exams in Border Terriers (PDF)
An explanation on the relevance of Cardiology Examinations authored by the BTCA Health and Genetics Committee.
Statistics from 2005 National Specialty Cardiac Clinic (PDF)
A short article on the results of the Cardiology Clinic conducted at the 2005 BTCA National Specialty in Eureka, MO by board certified cardiologist Dr. Deborah Fine.
Canine Health Foundation Receives Certificate of Excellence (PDF)
The "Best in America" certificate of excellence is awarded by the Independent Charities of America Organization to those nonprofits who keep their costs down while keeping the quality of their work at the highest levels.
