Hair Loss Study

First, THANK YOU for participating in this important research project! The samples you provide will allow researchers to continue discovering the genes controlling traits in our breed, and dogs in general. As the canine genome is mapped, breeders will have an unprecedented opportunity to identify and avoid producing disease, and concentrate on positive advances in their breeding programs.

If you are unsure about what samples will be useful for research, please view the Useful Research Families page.

The forms are available for viewing in HTML format. If you are going to submit these forms, we prefer that you use either the Microsoft Word v8.0 (Office 97) or PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format to print them. Each form is designed to fit on one page, although it may run over to a second page. It should appear as you see it here on the screen - if it prints with wide spaces, disconnecting the various parts, please try a different format to print. Thank you!

 

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• Sending Information and Samples - an outline of what information is needed, and how to gather it.
• Sample Handling - collection instructions to take with you to the veterinarian, and shipping instructions.
• Foreign Country Additional Instructions - shipping and Customs clearance instruction for samples coming from outside the USA
• Individual Dog Information Form - form for information about each individual sampled
• Litter Information - information on the litter (breeders, please complete this form)
• Litter List - for listing all members of the litter (breeders, please complete this form)

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• Sending Information and Samples
• Sample Handling
• Foreign Country Additional Instructions
• Individual Dog Information Form
• Litter Information
• Litter List

Microsoft Word Documents (DOC)

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• Sending Information and Samples
• Sample Handling
• Foreign Country Additional Instructions
• Individual Dog Information Form
• Litter Information
• Litter List

 

For more Information

If you need clarification, or have any questions about any of these procedures, please contact Liz Hansen by phone (573-884-3712), email (HansenL@missouri.edu), or regular mail (321 Connaway Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211). Liz is Dr. Johnson’s Coordinator of Veterinary Information, and can help with any questions you may have.