Chairperson: Faith Beiser

Members: TBD

Contact: health@amstaff.org

The mission of the STCA health committee is to:

• Identify diseases and ailments of the American Staffordshire Terrier
• Provide funding for health research projects beneficial to our breed
• Provide support and information for owners needing help in a health crisis situation
• Educate breeders and owners on diseases of the American Staffordshire Terrier and the importance of utilizing available health tests
• Acknowledge breeders and owners participating in health screenings

Ataxia Test Promo Discount Code

OptiGen will be offering our Summer Discount Days promotion from June 3-17, 2011. To participate clients must enter their requests through our online order page using the code HotDog11 to receive the 25% discount (this includes the 5% discount for online entry). Entry of the requests needs to be made during this time frame, but samples may be sent up to 30 days from the time that the request is made through our website.

CHF Grant 1265 Research Update

Grant: 01265: Understanding Mechanisms Involved in Canine Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders

Project Description:
Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders have a major impact on the quality of life and lifespan of dogs. Studies in humans show an important role for an immune cell molecule (termed P2X7) in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders including inflammatory pain. P2X7 in these disorders has an ability to cause the release of key molecules (termed interleukins) that drive immunity and inflammation. Thus, P2X7 is attracting international interest as a therapeutic target in humans and currently undergoing clinical trails in patients with autoimmune or inflammatory disorders. The researchers have recently identified P2X7 on immune cells from dogs.

You can download he most recent Grant Progress Report Review for CHF Grant 1265.

Faith Beiser