The mission of the Newfoundland Club of America’s Charitable Trust is to secure donations, to manage and distribute funding in support of research grants to study
health issues affecting Newfoundlands, to provide necessary monetary aid for Newfoundland rescue assistance, and to award educational scholarships to junior Newfoundland fanciers.
Current Fundraising Projects
DannyQuest
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Ninety-Nine Newfies
Proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to the NCA Charitable Trust by the author.
Total contribution to date: $2747.70
Newfs Gone Bad 2009
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Introducing - "Mine!"
Third in a Series now available
The first two - "Double Dare" and "Can't Catch Me"have sold out. The final piece has now been announced.
Two playful Newfoundland pups are ready to pounce on the frog on his lily pad. As always, Dannyquest continues to expertly craft each individual statue of cold cast bronze. This is perfect for displaying each fine detail of our wonderful Newfoundlands. Each statue costs $200 with $100 being donated directly to the NCA Newfoundland Health Challenge
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The CTMB has approved $10,000 in funding over a two year period for the following grant from Morris Animal Foundation:
“Pooled Association Mapping for Canine Hereditary Disorders”
Grant Type: Established Investigator
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory M. Acland
Institution: Cornell University
More than 450 canine genetic traits are listed on the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals list. These traits affect every body system in dogs and can cause health problems ranging from mild disease susceptibility to severe illness and death. Researchers will use a genetic tool called the Affymetrix Canine SNP Chip to develop a mapping strategy using pooled DNA samples that will map genes for hereditary canine disorders. This method promises to be 10 times more efficient and cost effective than current methods for analyzing canine inherited traits. Once this method is validated, it will be used to map a series of hereditary retinal disorders affecting multiple breeds.
Meet the Investigator: Dr. Acland is a professor of medical genetics at Cornell University and an adjunct professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Sydney and completed a residency and postdoctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania.
Major Cruciate Ligament Study Announced -
Our Research Dollars at Work!
The CTMB is very excited to announce funding a major health study involving cranial cruciate rupture (CCLR) in the Newfoundland. This is a two-year study at the University of Minnesota beginning this summer with a completion date in August 2010. The study cost is $119,672 and will be funded from monies raised through the Newfoundland Health Challenge. Details of the study will follow and updates on the progress of the study will be reported to the membership as they become available.
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 This week on Genome Barks, Eddie Dziuk, The Chief Operating Officer of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals talks with Erika Werne about the Canine Health Information Center. Established in 2001, CHIC is the joint venture between the AKC Canine Health Foundation and OFA that serves as a central database of health information as well as a DNA Repository. At the North Carolina State Breeders' Symposium jointly sponsored by the American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Mr. Dziuk discusses the pros and cons of the two methods of DNA collection, exactly how the "recommended tests" become recommended in the first place, as well as the "gold standard" of genetic tests, and how it will impact breeding decisions.
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Online Giving Center
The Charitable Trust has launched an online Giving Center to provide information and opportunities to show your support of the Trust's mission. Visit today and see how your gift can support their future.
DNA REBATE PROGRAM
The NCA Charitable Trust has a rebate program to subsidize the submission of DNA to the CHIC DNA Repository.
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DNA Submission to the CHIC Database
Instructions to submit DNA Samples
To update Health History on submitted dogs, email: chic@offa.org
NCA Junior Scholarships
NCA Juniors, did you know that the NCA Trust is looking to award one or more $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving NCA Junior Members who have been actively participating in the conformation ring and/or working events within the last two years.
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Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program
Members of Purina Pro Club whose national parent club participates in the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program may earn funding for canine health studies, education and/or rescue efforts that will benefit their breed.
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