MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL BIRD DOG MUSEUM The Bird Dog Foundation is a chartered, non-profit, charitable organization. It is “dedicated to preserving the past and protecting the future for sporting dog fanciers the world over.” ” To those ends, its museum, projects, and other initiatives are aimed at: Preserving the rich legacy of sporting [...]

MADISON, N.J., December 29 – Pfizer Animal Health today announced an agreement to acquire Synbiotics Corporation (Pinksheets SYNB.PK), a privately held, Kansas City-based leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of immunodiagnostic tests for companion and food production animals. Veterinary immunodiagnostics, a methodology using antigenantibody reaction to detect viruses or bacteria in animals, is a [...]

Contact: Denise Osterhues (513) 762-1304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CINCINNATI, Ohio, – December 18, 2010 – The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets. Kroger stores in the following states are [...]

Morris Animal Foundation Grant # MAF-D10CA-303 Research Institution: Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom Title: Identifying Genetic Mutations for Cataracts in Australian Shepherds Researchers: Dr. Sally Ricketts Morris Animal Foundation Grant # MAF-D09CA-909 Research Institution: Washington State University Title: Understanding a Genetic Mutation That Causes Heart Defects in Golden Retrievers Researchers: Dr. Joshua Stearn AKC Canine Health Foundation [...]

Through the 90’s I was campaigning two FC-AFC, dogs… After a trial season in the late 90’s I realized I had no idea what was going on anymore. I had been in the game a long time and had probably judged 50-60 All-Age Stakes but I was confused… I would think we were in good [...]