AMTC HEALTH TESTING
ALL Breeders start as a Silver Breeder and may move up to Gold Breeder
upon completion of Health Testing and OFA Requirements.
upon completion of Health Testing and OFA Requirements.
The AMTC works with the following labs and organizations for genetic health disorders affecting canine companions:
- GenSol Diagnostics ~ for disease clearance results.
- Animal Genetics ~ for DNA profiling and disease clearance results.
- ACCU-Viaguard ~ for DNA breed identification results.
- Wisdom Health ~ Optimal Selection for DNA breed identification and disease clearance results.
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) ~ for certifying canine body evaluation results. The American Morkshire Terrier Club, Inc., (AMTC) has the American Morkshire Terrier listed as a breed in the OFA database.
OFA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
As a Gold Breeder, there are Health & OFA Certification requirements that must be completed for ALL AMTC Registered Breeding Dogs. OFA offers health clinics available to the public and you can visit OFA's list at: www.caninehealthclinics.org/ for a clinic in your area.
Genetic & OFA REQUIREments
The following are Genetic Health & OFA Certification's that are a required
Patellar Luxation Evaluation is classified by a veterinarian that examines your dog's patella or kneecap, part of the stifle joint (knee). In patellar luxation, the kneecap luxates (pops out) of place, either in a medial or lateral position. Patellar luxation fall into several categories:
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
- Medial
- Lateral
- Luxation resulting from trauma
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
Basic Cardiac Evaluation is classified by a veterinarian listening by (auscultation) with a stethoscope, and any cardiac murmurs or abnormal sounds should be referred to a veterinary cardiologist to perform a echocardiographic (echocardiogram) examination. Echocardiograms are to be performed by a veterinary cardiologist defined as, licensed veterinarian(s) with diplomate status in either the American College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM) or European College of Veterinary Medicine (ECVIM) cardiology. Cardiac evaluation fall into several categories:
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
- Basic Cardiac Evaluation
- Cardiac Murmur or Abnormal Sound
- Echocardiographic Examination
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
Eye Evaluation is a screening exam performed by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist. The diagnosis obtained during an OFA exam refer only to the observable phenotype (clinical appearance) of an animal. This is why your dog be genetically tested to rule out any abnormal phenotype (genetic abnormalities). There are currently ten disorders for which there is an unequivocal recommendation against breeding in ALL breeds:
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age and recommended to repeat again at 3 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and must be normal upon repeat of examination a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Cataract
- Progressive Lens Luxation (PLL)
- Glaucoma
- Persistant Hyperplasic Primary Vitreous (PHPV)
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Optic Nerve Coloboma
- Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRCD)
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - OFA Evaluation is required at 1 Years (or Older) of Age and recommended to repeat again at 3 Years (or Older) of Age - An OFA number will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age and older and must be normal upon repeat of examination a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
Genetic Testing for dogs can help identify diseases and help owners to determine their dog's status for a genetic mutation in order to guide future breeding decisions. The three body systems most commonly affected across all breed dog populations are - Vision, Nervous, and Circulatory. The following breed susceptible genetic disease mutations seen in the American Morkshire Terrier, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier and Biewer include:
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - Hyperuricosuria (HU), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), and Progressive Retinal Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd) - A Clear/Normal Result is issued to all dogs found to be normal and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
- Hyperuricosuria (HU)
- Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
- Progressive Retinal Rod Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
- Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
For the American Morkshire Terrier Club - Hyperuricosuria (HU), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), and Progressive Retinal Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd) - A Clear/Normal Result is issued to all dogs found to be normal and a copy is to be submitted for ALL AMTC Gold Breeders.
DNA Profiling Verification also known as "DNA fingerprinting" is a test that confirms the parentage of a litter. This test does not determine breed type. It identifies specific gene markers that are inherited by both parents:
DNA Breed Verification also known as "DNA Breed Analysis" is a test that finds what dog breeds are found within a dog's unique DNA. This test does determine breed type. It identifies specific gene markers that genetically make up your dog's breed.
- ALL AMTC BREEDERS are required to submit a DNA Profile Verification on their breeding dogs within three years of joining AMTC.
DNA Breed Verification also known as "DNA Breed Analysis" is a test that finds what dog breeds are found within a dog's unique DNA. This test does determine breed type. It identifies specific gene markers that genetically make up your dog's breed.
- ALL American Morkshire Terrier's are recommended and will be required to have a DNA Breed Verification completed by January 30, 2027.
- ALL Yorkshire Terrier's, Maltese, and Biewer's will be required to have a DNA Breed Verification completed after January 30, 2027 upon joining the American Morkshire Terrier Club that are not dual registered with a Registry the AMTC recognizes.
AMTC APPROVED LABS FOR HEALTH CLEARANCE TESTING
*NOTE* If your dog has already been tested prior to July 15, 2019* - you can send those results to us by mail to: AMTC Registrar P.O. BOX 473, Burnsville, NC 28714. If not, you can obtain a DNA-profile Kit or DNA-verification test highlighted above under "order tests and submission."
Animal Genetic Testing and Research Lab
Department of Veterinary Science
108 Gluck Equine Research Center,
University of Kentucky
Lexington KY 40546-0099
Ph: 859-218-1193 Fax: 859-257-5169
Auburn University
Mary Boudreaux, DVM, PhD
Dept. of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine
166 Greene Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Ph: (334) 844-2692 Email: boudrmk@auburn.edu
Cornell University
Goldstein Molecular and Genetics Laboratory
Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM-CA
Ph: 607-253-4480 Fax: 607-253-3534
E-mail: phpt@cornell.edu
Embark
186 Lincoln St., 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
E-mail: howdy@embarkvet.com
HealthGene
2175 Keele St.
Toronto, ON M6M 3Z4 Canada
Toll Free: 1-877-371-1551
Email: info@healthgene.co
Jefferson Medical College
Dept. of Neurology -Dr. David Wenger
1020 Locust St, 394
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: david.wenger@mail.tju.edu
Laboratory of Veterinary Genetics (LABGENVET)
University of Montreal
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
David W. Silversides DVM, PhD.
3200 Sicotte, CP5000 St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada J2S 7C6
Tel. 450-773-8521 x8464
David.w.silversides@umontreal.ca
Michigan State University
Laboratory of Comparative Medical Genetics
2209 Biomedical Physical Sciences
East Lansing, MI 48824
Laboratory of Canine Genetics and Molecular Medicine
567 Wilson Rd, BPS Bldg, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
Ph: (517) 884-5350
North Carolina State University
Veterinary Genetics Lab
1060 William Moore Drive RB 228
Raleigh, NC 27607
Ph: 919-513-3314 Email: vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu
NYU Medical Center – Neurogenetics Laboratory
Attn: Dr. Bai Jin Zeng NYU Medical Center
400 East 34th St. (Room RR210)
New York, NY 10016 Ph: 212-263-2943
OptiGen, LLC
Cornell Business & Technology Park
767 Warren Road, Suite 300
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ph: 607-257-0301 Fax: 607-257-0353
Email: genetest@optigen.com
Orivet Genetic Pet Care
20 Church Street
Mezzanine Level
Hartford, CT 06103
Ph: 860-952-3407
Email: USA@Orivet.com
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 E Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, Missouri, 65201-3806
Ph: (573) 442-0418 Fax: (573) 875-5073
Email: ofa@offa.org
Paw Prints Genetics
220 E Rowan, Suite 220
Spokane, WA 99207
Ph: 855-202-4889 Email: askus@pawprintgenetics.com
PennGEN Laboratories
3850 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
Ph: (215) 898-3375
ProjectDog
636 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Ph: (510) 900-3899 Email: dogdna@projectdog.org
University of California – Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
PO Box 1102
Davis, CA 95617-1102
Ph: (530) 752-2211
University of Minnesota – Canine Genetics Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota 295 AS/VM
1988 Fitch Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ph: (612) 624-5322 Email: cgl@umn.edu
University of Missouri College of Vet Medicine
320 Connaway Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Ph: (573) 884-3712 E-mail: HansenL@missouri.edu
University of Pennsylvania Section of Medical Genetics
School of Veterinary Medicine
Ryan Veterinary Hospital, Room 4018
3900 Delancey St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ph: (215) 898-8076 Email: casalml@vet.upenn.edu
Veterinary Diagnostics Center (DDC)
225 Corporate Court
Fairfield, OH 45014
Toll-Free: (800) 625-0874 Email: contact@vetdnacenter.com
VetGen
3728 Plaza Drive, Suite One
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Ph: 800-483-8436
VetNostic
www.vetnostic.com
Ph: (877) 255-9208
Washington State University–Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Lab (WSU-VCPL)
PO Box 609
Pullman, WA 99163-0609
Ph: 509-335-3745 Fax: 509-335-6309
Email: VCPL@vetmed.wsu.edu
Wisdom Health
PO Box 87586
Vancouver, WA 98687
Toll Free: 1-888-K9 PET TEST (597-3883) Email: info@wisdomhealth.com
Department of Veterinary Science
108 Gluck Equine Research Center,
University of Kentucky
Lexington KY 40546-0099
Ph: 859-218-1193 Fax: 859-257-5169
Auburn University
Mary Boudreaux, DVM, PhD
Dept. of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine
166 Greene Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Ph: (334) 844-2692 Email: boudrmk@auburn.edu
Cornell University
Goldstein Molecular and Genetics Laboratory
Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM-CA
Ph: 607-253-4480 Fax: 607-253-3534
E-mail: phpt@cornell.edu
Embark
186 Lincoln St., 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
E-mail: howdy@embarkvet.com
HealthGene
2175 Keele St.
Toronto, ON M6M 3Z4 Canada
Toll Free: 1-877-371-1551
Email: info@healthgene.co
Jefferson Medical College
Dept. of Neurology -Dr. David Wenger
1020 Locust St, 394
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: david.wenger@mail.tju.edu
Laboratory of Veterinary Genetics (LABGENVET)
University of Montreal
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
David W. Silversides DVM, PhD.
3200 Sicotte, CP5000 St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada J2S 7C6
Tel. 450-773-8521 x8464
David.w.silversides@umontreal.ca
Michigan State University
Laboratory of Comparative Medical Genetics
2209 Biomedical Physical Sciences
East Lansing, MI 48824
Laboratory of Canine Genetics and Molecular Medicine
567 Wilson Rd, BPS Bldg, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
Ph: (517) 884-5350
North Carolina State University
Veterinary Genetics Lab
1060 William Moore Drive RB 228
Raleigh, NC 27607
Ph: 919-513-3314 Email: vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu
NYU Medical Center – Neurogenetics Laboratory
Attn: Dr. Bai Jin Zeng NYU Medical Center
400 East 34th St. (Room RR210)
New York, NY 10016 Ph: 212-263-2943
OptiGen, LLC
Cornell Business & Technology Park
767 Warren Road, Suite 300
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ph: 607-257-0301 Fax: 607-257-0353
Email: genetest@optigen.com
Orivet Genetic Pet Care
20 Church Street
Mezzanine Level
Hartford, CT 06103
Ph: 860-952-3407
Email: USA@Orivet.com
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 E Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, Missouri, 65201-3806
Ph: (573) 442-0418 Fax: (573) 875-5073
Email: ofa@offa.org
Paw Prints Genetics
220 E Rowan, Suite 220
Spokane, WA 99207
Ph: 855-202-4889 Email: askus@pawprintgenetics.com
PennGEN Laboratories
3850 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
Ph: (215) 898-3375
ProjectDog
636 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Ph: (510) 900-3899 Email: dogdna@projectdog.org
University of California – Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
PO Box 1102
Davis, CA 95617-1102
Ph: (530) 752-2211
University of Minnesota – Canine Genetics Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota 295 AS/VM
1988 Fitch Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ph: (612) 624-5322 Email: cgl@umn.edu
University of Missouri College of Vet Medicine
320 Connaway Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Ph: (573) 884-3712 E-mail: HansenL@missouri.edu
University of Pennsylvania Section of Medical Genetics
School of Veterinary Medicine
Ryan Veterinary Hospital, Room 4018
3900 Delancey St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ph: (215) 898-8076 Email: casalml@vet.upenn.edu
Veterinary Diagnostics Center (DDC)
225 Corporate Court
Fairfield, OH 45014
Toll-Free: (800) 625-0874 Email: contact@vetdnacenter.com
VetGen
3728 Plaza Drive, Suite One
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Ph: 800-483-8436
VetNostic
www.vetnostic.com
Ph: (877) 255-9208
Washington State University–Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Lab (WSU-VCPL)
PO Box 609
Pullman, WA 99163-0609
Ph: 509-335-3745 Fax: 509-335-6309
Email: VCPL@vetmed.wsu.edu
Wisdom Health
PO Box 87586
Vancouver, WA 98687
Toll Free: 1-888-K9 PET TEST (597-3883) Email: info@wisdomhealth.com
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