OFA Approved Thyroid LabsMichigan State UniversityEndocrine Diagnostic CenterDiagnostic Center for Population & Animal Health4125 Beaumont Road, Room 122Lansing, MI 48910-8104517-353-0621Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory1 Sippel Rd.College Station, TX 77843979-845-3414New York State Animal Health Diagnostic CenterCollege <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine, Cornell UniversityUpper Tower Rd.Ithaca, NY 14853607-253-3673Animal Health LaboratoryLaboratory Services DivisionUniversity <strong>of</strong> GuelphDoor P2 Bldg. 49, McIntosh LaneGuelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1CANADA519-824-4120 ext. 54501Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryAttn: OFA Special HandlingCollege <strong>of</strong> Veterinary MedicineUniversity <strong>of</strong> Minnesota1333 Gortner Ave.St. Paul, MN 55108612-624-0761University <strong>of</strong> CaliforniaVeterinary Medical Teaching HospitalClinical Pathology, Chemistry, Room 10171 Garrod DriveDavis, CA 95616530-752-7380Vita-Tech1345 Denison St.Markham, Ont, L3R 5V2CANADA1-800-667-3411Antech Diagnostics*1111 Marcus Ave.Suite M28Lake Success , NY 11042800-872-1001*only <strong>the</strong> Lake Success, NY location <strong>of</strong> Antech has beencertified to process OFA thyroid panelsCANINE RABIES CHALLENGESTUDIES BEGIN !One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most important vaccine research studies inveterinary medicine is underway at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> WisconsinSchool <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine in Madison. Dr. RonaldSchultz, a leading authority on veterinary vaccines and Chair<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Pathobiological Sciences, has begunconcurrent 5 and 7 year challenge studies to determine <strong>the</strong>long-term duration <strong>of</strong> immunity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> canine rabies vaccine,with <strong>the</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> extending <strong>the</strong> state-mandated interval forboosters. These will be <strong>the</strong> first long-term challenge studieson <strong>the</strong> canine rabies vaccine to be published in <strong>the</strong> UnitedStates.Dr. Schultz comments that: "We are all very excited tostart this study that will hopefully demonstrate that rabiesvaccines can provide a minimum <strong>of</strong> 7 years <strong>of</strong> immunity."This research is being financed by The Rabies ChallengeFund, a charitable trust founded by pet vaccine disclosureadvocate Kris L. Christine <strong>of</strong> Maine, who serves as Co-Trustee with world-renowned veterinary research scientistand practicing clinician, Dr. W. Jean Dodds <strong>of</strong> Hemopetin California. The Rabies Challenge Fund recently met itsgoal <strong>of</strong> $177,000 to fund <strong>the</strong> studies’ first year budget withcontributions from dog owners, canine groups, trainers,veterinarians, and small businesses. Annual budget goals <strong>of</strong>$150,000 for <strong>the</strong> studies must be met in <strong>the</strong> future.Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM states: "This is <strong>the</strong> first time in my43 years <strong>of</strong> involvement in veterinary issues that what startedas a grass-roots effort to change an outmoded regulationaffecting animals will be addressed scientifically by anacknowledged expert to benefit all canines in <strong>the</strong> future."Scientific data published in 1992 by Michel Aubert andhis research team demonstrated that dogs were immune to arabies challenge 5 years after vaccination, while Dr. Schultz’sserological studies documented antibody titer counts at levelsknown to confer immunity to rabies 7 years post-vaccination.This data strongly suggests that state laws requiring annual ortriennial rabies boosters for dogs are redundant. Because <strong>the</strong>rabies vaccine is <strong>the</strong> most potent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> veterinary vaccinesand associated with significant adverse reactions, it should notbe given more <strong>of</strong>ten than is necessary to maintain immunity.Adverse reactions such autoimmune diseases affecting <strong>the</strong>thyroid, joints, blood, eyes, skin, kidney, liver, bowel andcentral nervous system; anaphylactic shock; aggression;seizures; epilepsy; and fibrosarcomas at injection sites arelinked to rabies vaccinations.Study co-trustee Kris Christine adds: “Because <strong>the</strong> USDAdoes not require vaccine manufacturers to provide longtermduration <strong>of</strong> immunity studies documenting maximumeffectiveness when licensing <strong>the</strong>ir products, concerned dogowners have contributed <strong>the</strong> money to fund this research<strong>the</strong>mselves. We want to ensure that rabies immunization lawsare based upon independent, long-term scientific data.”More information and regular updates on The RabiesChallenge Fund and <strong>the</strong> concurrent 5 and 7 year challengestudies it is financing can be found at <strong>the</strong> fund’s websitedesigned by volunteer Andrea Brin at:www.RabiesChallengeFund.org.The <strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> America, Inc. BULLETIN - 34
“Tailor”“Frank’s” kids have been busy…..INTRODUCING HIS NEWEST CHAMPIONSCh Kazor’s Tailor Made for Taji, JC(Ch. Taji’s Klassic Architecture,SC x Ch. Kazor’s Ima Lilytoo)“Tailor” had some very impressive wins,including two Specialty Reserve wins, with Best <strong>of</strong>Winners at <strong>the</strong> Western Washington Hound showunder Hound Specialist and Australian judge,Stephen Wheeler and a BOB over “Top 10” specialsunder distinguished Hound judge Pat Craige-Trotter.Watch for “Tailor” in <strong>the</strong> field as he pursues hisDual Champion title with his owner, Leslie!Bred by Carol WebbOwned by Leslie and Mark Erikson, <strong>of</strong> Bellingham,WA with Katie Campbell“Tipsy”And…Ch Taji’s Absolut Intoxication(Ch. Taji’s Klassic Architecture,SC x Taji’s Olive Martini)“Tipsy” started her show career going WB andBOW for a 5-point major at <strong>the</strong> 2007 Evergreen<strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Specialty under Breeder-judge ChuckBagnell, and finished her Championship in 7 months,with all her points earned while being shown by herNovice Owner/Handler, Cynthia Jacobucci.--Thank you, Katie Campbell, for such a beautifuland sweet bitch and for being a wonderful mentor!Bred by Katie Campbell, Christine Kleinke and JanetWheelerOwned by Cynthia Jacobucci and Katie Campbell,Taji <strong>Basenji</strong>s, Seattle, WACynthia Jacobucci • Oregon City, OR • 503-655-5180 • cjacobucci@comcast.netThe <strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> America, Inc. BULLETIN - 35
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