I've been trying to Google for the website for the U of Mich to see if there are any updates on EIC with no luck. Does anyone know what their website is?
Here is the latest update from Katie Minor. (Sept 13 2007)
Hi, it's Katie from of the U of MN.
Yes, we have been travelling around the area collecting samples for our EIC study. We've been collecting samples to obtain an unbiased (as far as EIC affected) sampling of the Field Trial labradors to determine how common carriers are within the population.
We do believe that we have found the mutation responsible for EIC. This is not verified through functional studies (future research), and it has not yet been peer reviewed, as we are in the midst of writing the manuscript. This test is not considered a certified result at this point. Given this, we are confident in our test's ability to provide a VERY high likeliness of status.
We will NOT ever disclose participation or results for any dog to the public in any way. We do NOT plan to be the keepers of a public database for test results. We depend on breeders/owners to provide us with samples, and confidentiality is an important factor in people's decision to participation.
If/when the test is contracted out there may be a central forum for clear dogs, but that has not been decided at this early stage in the process.
Further samples are only being accepted on a case by case basis at this time.
