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Danielle Pazdan
February 23 at 14:34
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Rescues and Brucellosis
Those of you involved in rescue, particularly commercial breeding rescue need to take this to heart. Rescue groups need to change some of their policies (if they have not already) to include Brucellosis testing as this CAN HAPPEN.
Tonight, a wonderful lady named Robin Pressnall, Executive Director of Small Paws Rescue contacted me about some rescues she received that came up with Brucellosis. They rescued 19 Bichons from a commercial breeding operation that was closing down. It is a ROUTINE for them to take them to the vet for a checkup, which includes a Brucellosis test. 12 of the 19 came up positive for Brucellosis. NO FALSE POSITIVES. A first for them, but pretty scary for all concerned. Thankfully they didn't bring these dogs to their homes prior to dropping them off to the vet.
You can read their story here: http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/february21.html
Please take a moment and read their story. Please feel free to pass this email on to other groups.
If you belong to a rescue organization, please, take a moment to make sure they are testing rescues for Brucellosis. If you are unsure about this disease, I encourage you to visit my website to learn about this disease and to remember - it's NOT JUST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED. Don't put your pets and loved ones at risk.
I encourage breeders to require this test on both stud and brood bitches and just because it's a friend, ask for the test. Be safe and don't risk your dogs health on something so inexpensive as the Brucellosis test.
The REAL scary part is this guy they purchase the dogs from in IOWA has been selling dogs out the back door for YEARS - how many of them were infected? Where was the USDA in all this?
Thanks for listening to me 'preach' again :O)
KK & Izat Crew http://www.italian-greyhound.net
http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/february21.html
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Lynda and the Minkies
February 23 at 14:44
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Re: Rescues and Brucellosis
I've never heard of this !! XXX.
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Danielle Pazdan
February 23 at 14:49
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Re: Rescues and Brucellosis
I hadnt either until this just appeared in my email box. It is scary.
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Corinne
February 23 at 14:56
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Re: Rescues and Brucellosis
I'm not sure about if we test for brucellosis, but Col Potters does put puppy mill dogs in quarantine at the vets before they go to foster homes. corinne
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Danielle Col. Potter Rescue
February 25 at 00:17
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Re: Rescues and Brucellosis
Hi: Thanks for the article. As an FYI, Col. Potter has ALWAYS tested for Brucellosis. Since George and I occasionally breed our Cairns, we are "death on wheels" when it comes to testing, not only our dogs but anyone who may be approved to breed to one of our kids has a huge list of requirements.
In CP's history, we have had two false positives on the test which provides the quicker results. We kept these dogs in isolation, had them retested and both came up negative.
However, a false positive is common if you test while the bitch is either going into season, in season or just out, and both of these girls fell into that category.
Brucellosis testing has always been our protocol. Danielle
http://www.cairnrescue.com
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zoey
February 24 at 11:50
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Re: Rescues and Brucellosis
we dont test for this in ireland in small animals only cows etc
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