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Friday 23rd September 9.00 a.m.
International Bernese Health Seminar. This is a seminar bringing together speakers from the UK and overseas on issues relevant to Bernese Health. It follows other seminars organised by Bernese Breed clubs in other countries in 2000 (Switzerland), 2002 (Switzerland), 2003 (Germany), 2005 (Austria), 2006 (Italy SIBB), 2007 (Switzerland) and 2009 (Italy CIABS). Sometimes the seminars have had an overall theme but we haven't set out with this in mind but if we did it would perhaps be "Taking Stock" of where we are with our breed's health. It is planned for the booklet that accompanies the seminar to include updates from projects taking place around the world as well as the position in different countries so overall we hope to produce a wide picture of the state of the Bernese Mountain Dog across the world.
For such an array of speakers you would normally expect to pay a much higher fee so we feel that the seminar is fantastic value for such an event and includes the comprehensive booklet plus liquid refreshments through the day. However, the buffet lunch is an optional extra so that those who wish to bring their own food, walk their dogs or just take a break during the lunch interval are free to do so. So, if you want to include lunch when booking for the seminar don't forget to tick the box. If bringing your own lunch please be aware that you will unfortunately not be allowed to eat it inside the building.
The seminar is open to all lovers of the Bernese Mountain Dog and we are initially holding back bookings to people inside the breed before allowing non BMD related people to book places. There is a discount rate for club members but non members are welcome to apply to join the club prior to booking and benefitting from this rate.
Attendance can only be by pre-booked ticket and these must be booked by the closing date for the show at the very latest BUT there are only a limited number of places available and once we are full we will be unable to accept further bookings whatever the date so we urge you to book early to avoid disappointment. This will also help our planning - which has it's challenges for a unique event with so many unknown factors to consider.
The speakers are (in no particular order)
u Dr Jane Dobson Latest developments in Cancer Treatments
For many years the Head of Veterinary Oncology at Cambridge University Veterinary School, Jane is in a great position to update us on the cutting edge of cancer treatments for our dogs.
UPDATE JUNE 2011 **** Please note that Professor Breen is no longer able to join us but we are delighted to announce that Dr Benoit Hedan, who recently worked for 2 years with Professor Breen in the USA, has agreed to step in for us. Now returned to Dr Andre's lab at the University of Rennes in France he too will be speaking on the progress on the overall genetic fight against Histiocytosis.
u Dr Benoit Hedan Genetic Progress in the fight against Histiocytic saroma (Malignant Histiocytosis)
Dr Hedan is veterinarian at University of Rennes ( France) in Catherine Andre's lab for Dog genetic research. Since his thesis, he has worked on deciphering genetic basis of histiocytic disorders in dog with research of predisposing genes. This work was completed by a post doctoratal position in Matthew Breen 's laboratory (NCSU, Raleigh, USA) looking for recurrent chromosomal aberrations in tumor cells leading to histiocytic sarcoma . He will present the latest results from these researches and the potential applications for the dogs and breeders.
u Dr Lorna Kennedy Is the Major Histiocompatability gene a genetic risk marker for Malignant Histiocytosis in BMD?
Dr Kennedy is a Senior Scientist at the University of Manchester Centre for Integrated Genomic Medical Research. There is some evidence that the human equivalent of malignant histiocytosis is associated with certain variants of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes. These genes are involved in the control of the immune response. We are investigating the MHC in healthy and affected Bernese Mountain dogs, to ascertain whether there is also an association in dogs. She has been looking to set up a collaboration with our breed so is very keen to join in our seminar.
u Professor Jeff Sampson Latest KC initiatives to produce healthier dogs
Jeff is connected to the British Kennel Club as their geneticist and heavily involved in most of their current initiatives and responses to pressures of the last few years. The problems and issues in the UK world of pedigree dogs are mirrored in most countries. The way our Kennel Club is dealing with them in the UK will be an interesting comparison to other countries.
u Samantha Goldberg Steroid Responsive Meningitis (SRM)
Sam is a British companion animal vet who is also a dog breeder and judges to CC level in Beagles. She is the KC Health Coordinator for the UK Beagle Clubs but also very interested in all pedigree dog health issues. She has taken a special interest in SRM which occurs in Beagles has also been observed in other breeds including the Bernese Mountain Dog. Fortunately it appears not to be too widespread in BMD but is something we all need to be aware of and watchful for. The Animal Health Trust has been collecting DNA samples from Beagles affected by SRM and is conducting research to see if there is a genetic basis for the disease. Other breeds have also started collecting samples pending the results from the beagles.
u Dr Urs Geissbühler Swiss study into Morbidity in the Bernese Mountain Dog
Dr Geissbuhler is Chairman of the Health committee of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Switzerland and will be presenting this study undertaken by Menga Rossetti who recently completed her Doctorate analysing this study of Bernese Health in the breed’s homeland of Switzerland. The study was carried out over many years and followed a large sample of dogs born in 2001 and 2002 and gives a uniquely accurate view of issues such as causes of death.
u Professor Berndt Klingehorn Swedish Pet Insurance Survey of Bernese Health
Berndt is a retired professor of veterinary virology, Chairman of the Breeding Committee of the Swedish Club of Swiss Mountain Dogs, consultant to the Swedish Kennel Club, and the President of two research foundations promoting research on dogs and cats. The study he will be presenting gives a good insight into our breed’s problems.
u Pat Long Bernergarde and why you should support it.
Pat is massively respected for her work towards Bernese Health in America and has a long and well known association with Berner Garde in America and gives regular updates at our International seminars. Berner Garde is a well established fantastic tool for our world wide to use and many countries are now using it to record BMD details.
u Steve Green Berner International Working Group
A very brief update from the President of the BIWG
Depending on available time there will be a question and answer/discussion session to end the day.
Whilst everyone is confirmed we reserve the right to make changes to the above programme due to unforseen circumstances.
Remember, also included is the seminar booklet in which there will be the usual synopses of the speaker’s presentations and a list of delegates (as usual) but also a summary from other projects around the world involving, or relevant to, Bernese Mountain Dogs. It is also planned to include summaries of the previous day’s presentations to the BIWG from each countries breed representatives. This booklet will therefore be much more than just a guide to the seminar but a summary of BMD health worldwide.
The cost of the seminar, accompanying booklet and including liquid refreshments all day is stunning value at just £25 per person (club members) and £35 (non members).
If you wish to include a finger buffet lunch the cost is an extra £13 per person. Please note you will not be able to consume your own food inside the premises.
PLEASE BOOK AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ASSIST OUR PLANNING AND GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE ON THIS IMPORTANT BREED SEMINAR.
BOOKINGS WILL BE LIMITED TO WITHIN THE BREED UNTIL JUNE 30TH THEN OPENED TO ALL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SEMINAR WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IN
ENGLISH
How to book your place
It is possible to book seminar places alongside show entries for the Breed Championship show the day after this event via the Fosse Data web site facility, . However, you can also book via this site without entering any dogs in the show and this will be the easiest way for most people to book. You can visit to book the seminar and then enter the show separately at a later date if you wish. Please click on the link below. You need to scroll down through the show entry section to find Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain and then follow the instructions. New visitors to this site will need to register a dog on the database but this dog does not need to be entered in the show for you to book other options such as the meeting, dinner or seminar.
Seminar Hotel
The Thursday and Friday events will all be at The Woodside Hotel and Conference Centre, on the outskirts of the town of Kenilworth. This fantastic venue is set within 32 acres (13 hectares) of secure grounds so is perfect for people staying with dogs. It is about 10 minutes drive from the location of the show and Sunday events. Access to the whole site and car park is via a security gate so dogs that have to be left in cars for example should be as secure as they are anywhere. The club has reserved a number of rooms for people attending the seminar and negotiated a discounted room rate for delegates as follows.
Room Rates (including VAT)
1 Night £70.00 Single £80.00 Double
2 Nights £130.00 Single £140.00 Double
3 Nights £180.00 Single £190.00 Double
4 Nights £220.00 Single £230.00 Double
All include breakfast.
Dogs are an extra £20 total (per stay not per night)
To find out more or book your accommodation
Tel: 0845 504 9550 (From UK only) From overseas call 44 1926 852217
Woodside, Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2AL
N.B. To claim your seminar discounted room rate please quote the promotional code 65933 and we recommend booking early to ensure your place in the hotel and at the seminar.
Please note that there are still plenty of rooms left for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the club has these reserved so make sure you mention this when you ring up to book. Unfortunately the hotel is now fully booked for Wednesday evening. If you wish to find alternative nearby accommodation for Wednesday evening please contact our seminar Secretary, Jackie her email is 2011seminarsecretary@bernese.co.uk .
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