February 1, 2012

BCOA Announcement

The Basenji Club of America's Health and Research Committee received the following note from the OFA today:

"It has come to our attention that there are technical problems with the new Fanconi Syndrome test for Basenjis. The reasons for these problems are under investigation. We are temporarily suspending testing until these problems are understood and solved."

The current problems are being encountered with the Fanconi testing are a chemical issue with the test itself. Dr. Gary Johnson and his lab are working hard to fix this problem and expect the testing to be suspended for a week or so. Please do not contact Dr. Johnson or Liz Newton with questions about this problem, unnecessary phone calls or emails will be a distraction and possibly prolong the amount of time the test is suspended.

The BCOA and Health and Research Committee will update members as soon as we learn more.