AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION NEWS ALERT

Breeders Symposium Set for the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces that a canine breeders symposium will be presented by the American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation September 11, 2010, at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Targeted for novice and expert breeders alike, the Breeders Symposium is an ideal venue in which to learn about sound breeding practices and the advances in genetic health tests that lead to healthier dogs. Topics include Pedigree Analysis and Managing Genetic Disease by keynote speaker Dr. Jerold Bell, nutrition, endocrine and neurologic disease, vaccination protocols, canine cancer and reproduction.

COST: The cost of attendance is $95.00 ($200.00 for those seeking CEU's), which includes conference materials and lunch.

REGISTER: Click -->REGISTER FOR EVENTS<-- Check-in opens Saturday at 8:00 AM.

CONTACT: Contact: Erika Werne; Director of Education & Communications
AKC Canine Health Foundation
919-334-4010
888-682-9696
www.CanineHealthFoundation.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: about the active research the CHF has funded, click here.

TO HELP: You can help by providing financial support to the AKC Canine Health Foundation's efforts; click here to make a secure online donation and please consider a recurring gift.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995, is the largest nonprofit worldwide to fund health research exclusively for canines. Our goal is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic health research, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting both canines and humans. Through the generous financial support of the American Kennel Club, Nestl�urina PetCare Co., and Pfizer Animal Health, as well as thousands of clubs and individuals, we�re proud to announce we have allocated nearly $24 million to canine health research at veterinary schools and research institutions worldwide.