Dear SamSoc members,

As part of a PhD project I am currently investigating the genetic background of canine IBD in German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs). In order to perform an adequately powered genomic scan as representative as possible of the UK population of this breed, I am seeking to collect residual whole blood samples (1-2 ml) collected from GSDs during the diagnostic investigation of chronic GI signs which led to a diagnosis (endoscopic or surgical) of chronic enteropathy (food or antibiotic responsive diarrhoea and idiopathic IBD). For the submission of the samples I would provide prepaid envelopes containing clients' consent form, project information form, clinical questionnaire. The project and the recruitment of samples from outside the RVC has received at priori ethical approval. Your help and support will be adequately aknowledged and very much appreciated!

If you are interested in supporting this project or if you have questions or doubts about the study please contact me directly at fprocoli@rvc.ac.uk and I will be happy to provide you with further details and advise you on how to submit the samples.

I thank you all in advance for your time and help and I look forward to hearing from you

Ciao

Fabio

Fabio Procoli DMV,MVetMed, DipACVIM, MRCVS

PhD scholar

The Royal Veterinary College

Clinical Sciences and Services

Infection and Immunity Group

CEEED building

Hawkshead Lane

North Mymms

AL9 7TA

Herts, United Kingdom

fprocoli@rvc.ac.uk