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GENETIC SEMINAR

Jerold S. Bell, DVM DBA 
 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Genetics

Department of Clinical Sciences 

 
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

FEBRUARY 11, 2010
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

This Seminar will be presented in two parts

Part I

Analysis of a Yorkshire Terrier Pedigree Database

Registration Statistics

Pedigree Analysis of Influential Yorkshire Terrier Dogs and Bitches

Discussion of Genetic Diversity in Breed

How Selection of Mates and Types of Matings Manipulates the Genes of the Ancestors in the Pedigree  and Popular Sire Syndrome

Question and Answer Period

10 - 15 Minute Break

 

Part II

Discussion of Genetic Disorders Affecting Yorkshire Terriers with

Updates from Conversations with Pertinent Researchers

Foundation's Health Survey Analyzed in Relation to

What is Seen in the Field

Discussion of Different Types of Genetic Tests,

Their Availability, and Their Proper Use

Included will be Breeding Recommendations to

Manage Different Type of Genetic Disorders.

Question and Answer Period

Dr. Bell earned his DVM from Cornell University.  He is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Clinical Veterinary Genetics Course for the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.  He was trained in genetics and genetic counseling at Michigan State University and the University of Missouri.  Dr. Bell lectures to all-breed and individual breed dog clubs.  He is the project administrator of genetic disease control programs for national parent clubs.  He performs genetic counseling through Veterinary Genetic Counseling, and practices small animal medicine at Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT.  He and his wife breed Gordon Setters

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
The YTCA Foundation is a separate 501 C 3 charitable organization for the health and genetic concerns of the Yorkshire Terrier. Contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.  It is NOT a breeder referral.
 
Please note that this web site is intended as a source of information only.  It is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Always consult with your Veterinarian about health related matters. The information provided here is a brief outline only of some of the health issues which may be of concern for the Yorkshire Terrier breed and should not be considered as a complete listing.