Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc.
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:    11-24-09

Supporting ASHGI Supports Breed Health!

As you make out your gift list this holiday season, consider giving a gift that
supports education and research on our Aussies' hereditary health issues.  Give
to the Australian Shepherd Health and Genetics Institute, Inc. (ASHGI)

Your donation will help ASHGI
-    provide educational materials and advice about genetics to Aussie owners
and breeders
-    conduct breed health surveys
-    provide funds for research

To be successful in meeting these goals, ASHGI needs your support.  Donors of
$50 or more will receive a one-year electronic subscription to Double Helix
Network News.

Please consider donating to ASHGI this holiday season.  We can accept credit
cards via a secure PayPal link:  http://www.ashgi.org/donate.htm

If you prefer to send a check:
ASHGI
730 E. Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA  93704-6135

US funds only, please!  ASHGI is a 501(c)(3) corporation.  Gifts may be tax
deductible; consult your tax professional.

The Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc., founded in 2001, is
dedicated to educating the Aussie community about genetic and health issues and
supporting research into those issues.  It serves all Aussies, no matter what
their purpose, the goals of their owners, or where they live. ASHGI works both
independently and in cooperation with researchers, breed clubs, canine health
organizations and foundations that provide grant funds for canine genetics
research.

_______________
Bill Dakin
ASHGI Promotional Team
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Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc.
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:  November 10, 2009

Aussie Survey:  PDF version available

Fresno, CA -  ASHGI has mounted a pdf version of the survey on its website: 
www.ashgi.org/ASHGI%20Health%20Survey%202009.pdf

The pdf can be downloaded by those who want to complete the survey by hand or
used by on-line participants to gather and organize their dogs' information
before starting the web-based survey.

ASHGI invites entries for all purebred Aussies.  The more dogs that are enrolled
in this survey, the more useful it will be to the breed.  The survey is open to
dogs born from 1990 to 2005.  Access is via ASHGI's home page www.ashgi.org.  
The survey will run for at least a year with a minimum goal of 500 entries. 
Because of the detailed nature of the survey, you should have your dog's heath
information and breeding records available before you begin.

This survey was developed in cooperation with the Health and Genetics Committee
chairs of both ASCA and USASA as well as the health liaison for the ASC
Netherlands, an FCI club.

The Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc., founded in 2001, is
dedicated to educating the Aussie community about genetic and health issues and
supporting research into those issues.  It serves all Aussies, no matter what
their purpose, the goals of their owners, or where they live. ASHGI works both
independently and in cooperation with researchers, breed clubs, canine health
organizations and foundations that provide grant funds for canine genetics
research.

_______________
Bill Dakin
ASHGI Promotional Team
2_bill@...




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