Next Mini Wire Lafora Screening date announced: 17th November 2014

The WHDC and Lafora Sub-committee are pleased to announce that the next testing session for a full spectrum blood test (Clear / Carrier / Affected) will be held on Monday 17th November 2014 at the Poole House Veterinary Hospital, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 8JY. Subsidised Costs of Testing:

For all NEW animals tested, owners will only have to pay £150. Those owners who have already paid £80 for testing via Centogene, whether they have received an Affected/Unaffected result or are still waiting for results will pay £70 if they now require a full test. The £70 fee will only apply to the actual dogs already tested via Centogene, i.e. no substitute dogs will be allowed.

The current cost for each full spectrum blood test is 300 Canadian Dollars (approximately £190). In addition there are vet fees for taking the blood samples, sample kits and courier fees for shipping the bloods to Canada, bringing the full, unsubsidised price to approximately £225 per test.

The test cost for new animals of £150 means that the Breed Clubs and Kennel Club Charitable Trust are subsidising the actual cost of testing, including vet fees and shipping, by £75.

Forms are available from Susan.Holt@talktalk.net It will be first come first served, Limited to 60 Places only. Payment to be made by cash or cheque on the day of testing.

Test Forms will include an invitation to add a donation of £10.00 or more to a fund set up by the Laforadogs Support Group, raising money towards providing support for owners of affected dogs. Any donors can opt to have their name/kennel name enrolled on a ‘Lafora Pioneers’ roll of honour on the Laforadogs website which will be linked to the WHDC database and other websites.

Requests for forms should be made to:

Sue Holt (Susan.Holt@talktalk.net) 0161 308 4403

or

Nora Price (laforatesting@mypostoffice.co.uk) 01543 276797

Wherever possible, it would make administration easier if forms can be e-mailed out, completed and e-mailed back. Postal copies are fine for those that do not have access to e-mail and the address is:

Sue Holt

25 Glenmore Grove

Dukinfield

Cheshire SK16 4BH

It will be first come first served and nearer the time people will be allocated a time slot for their test(s).