United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club
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Copyright © 2009 - 2010 All Rights Reserved
September 18th & 19th
USNMC Regional Specialty held with the Chattanooga Kennel Club
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October 7, 2010
GSNMC Specialty
Somerset, New Jersey
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October 17. 2010
GSNMC Sweepstakes & Supported Entry
The 2nd Annual
Meet the Breeds Event
Oct. 16th & 17th
The Javits Center, NYC
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~Click here for more details of these events~
USNMC Regional Specialty held with the Chattanooga Kennel Club
~~~~~
October 7, 2010
GSNMC Specialty
Somerset, New Jersey
~~~~~
October 17. 2010
GSNMC Sweepstakes & Supported Entry
The 2nd Annual
Meet the Breeds Event
Oct. 16th & 17th
The Javits Center, NYC
~~~~~
~Click here for more details of these events~
Upcoming Shows
and Events
and Events
Club Announcements
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Page for the Full
Notices ~
[Aug. 20, 2010]
2010 Nat'l Specialty Photos
are now online
Click HERE to view
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[July 12, 2010]
Committee News
A club is only as strong as its members! The support of club members is not only a requirement of increasing the strength of any club – but a sign of growth. Different people coming together to share their talents and their expertise is invaluable if one is to grow- not only as a club- but also as individuals dedicated to their breed.
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[July 12, 2010]
Congratulations
to the first Neapolitan
Grand Champion
GCH CH Bruno
Della Vecchia Roma !
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[May 2010]
Congratulations to the 2010 National Champion Cinciripini Fiamma!
This year's Best of Breed was bred and owned by Joe and Lisa Cinciripini. Congratulations to Joe,Lisa and Fiamma!!!
Page for the Full
Notices ~
[Aug. 20, 2010]
2010 Nat'l Specialty Photos
are now online
Click HERE to view
~~~~~~~~~~
[July 12, 2010]
Committee News
A club is only as strong as its members! The support of club members is not only a requirement of increasing the strength of any club – but a sign of growth. Different people coming together to share their talents and their expertise is invaluable if one is to grow- not only as a club- but also as individuals dedicated to their breed.
~~~~~~~~~~
[July 12, 2010]
Congratulations
to the first Neapolitan
Grand Champion
GCH CH Bruno
Della Vecchia Roma !
~~~~~~~~~~
[May 2010]
Congratulations to the 2010 National Champion Cinciripini Fiamma!
This year's Best of Breed was bred and owned by Joe and Lisa Cinciripini. Congratulations to Joe,Lisa and Fiamma!!!
Leishmania Surveillance in the Neapolitan
By: Lisa Cinciripini
Beginning in February 2008 the very first formal research project for the Neapolitan Mastiff in the United States began. In January 2009, the AKC CHF awarded a grant (AKC CHF #122A) to Iowa State University to continue monitoring the incidence of Leishmaniasis in the Neapolitan Mastiff. This is the first award granted for research targeted specifically to the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Partial Abstract of the Study: “Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a disease caused by the parasite Leishmania. Leishmania infantum infection in canines is gradually gaining a foothold in a handful of U.S. canine breeds, including Foxhounds, Italian Spinones, Neapolitan Mastiffs and Corsicas. Infection with L. infantum causes fatal organ-based disease in dogs globally. Prior to 1999, cases of leishmaniasis in the US were diagnosed in dogs from overseas. After 1999, leishmaniasis was found throughout Foxhound populations within United States. Since this time, numerous Foxhounds have tested positive for disease, current seroprevalence is believed to be near 9% infected dogs of the overall Foxhound population. It is not known for sure how this disease is spread in Foxhounds, bitches may be infecting their pups either while pregnant or through their milk. This is not the primary way of spreading Leishmania in other countries. Other breeds, including Neapolitan Mastiffs, are predisposed to infection with this parasite due to breed origination in tropical countries and a likelihood of mom to pup spread of disease. Our long-term goal is to prevent canine visceral leishmaniasis through identification and validation of specific factors as vaccine or immune changing candidates which promote asymptomatic VL. Our primary objective in this application is to better understand specific ca-nine factors that promote clinical visceral leishmaniasis and to identify primary routes of spread of this disease in U.S. dogs.”
Attached is the submission form which explains how to submit samples and should accompany your submission. The shipping of samples to ISU is free of charge, you must obtain a Fed Ex shipping account number from a Health Committee member prior to shipping. Samples are shipped directly to Dr. Petersen at ISU CVM, all dog and owner information is confidential. Samples can take up to 3 months to complete testing, owners will be notified by mail by Dr. Petersen directly within 1 week of testing.
Interpretation of Test results: Samples that are not in a viable state are discarded and not included in any reporting, a request for re-submission is requested from the owner. The required sample submission is divided into six wells to increase test accuracy.
• If one of the six samples came up positive, but the majority of the samples were negative, the sample is considered as negative.
• If there were equal numbers of negative and positive samples, it is “borderline” - It is highly recommend that all dogs who test borderline are re-tested every 6 months.
• If four or more of the six samples come up positive the result is positive. Positive dogs should be re-tested immediately to confirm results. Testing with both Dr. Petersen and North Carolina is highly recommended.
For Borderline or Positive dogs re-testing PCR with both Dr. Petersen and North Carolina Diagnostic Lab is recommended. Testing serology on questionable dogs through Cornell VDL or NC State VDL is also highly recommended. If you are concerned about a dogs status and need rapid results your Veterinarian should submit samples to NC State CVM Tick Borne Diagnostic Lab for PCR and serology or Cornell University diagnostic laboratory Leishmania kELISA or CDC IFA serology. Your Veterinarian can contact the primary researcher Dr. Peterson (515-294-9013 ) or USNMC HC member veterinarian Dr. White (541-206-7707) for confidential advise on specific submission information.
Owners who need assistance interpreting results or submitting samples can contact primary research Dr. Peterson (515-294-9013) or Health Committee Members Dr. Robin White (541-206-7707) or Lisa Cinciripini (360-357-4309).
To obtain a free test kit please contact the health committee at nmhealth.committee@gmail.com or call Lisa Cinciripini directly.
Please provide the number of samples you plan to submit, as well as your mailing address.
~Click Here to download a Submission Form~
(Adobe Acrobate Reader required)
By: Lisa Cinciripini
Beginning in February 2008 the very first formal research project for the Neapolitan Mastiff in the United States began. In January 2009, the AKC CHF awarded a grant (AKC CHF #122A) to Iowa State University to continue monitoring the incidence of Leishmaniasis in the Neapolitan Mastiff. This is the first award granted for research targeted specifically to the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Partial Abstract of the Study: “Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a disease caused by the parasite Leishmania. Leishmania infantum infection in canines is gradually gaining a foothold in a handful of U.S. canine breeds, including Foxhounds, Italian Spinones, Neapolitan Mastiffs and Corsicas. Infection with L. infantum causes fatal organ-based disease in dogs globally. Prior to 1999, cases of leishmaniasis in the US were diagnosed in dogs from overseas. After 1999, leishmaniasis was found throughout Foxhound populations within United States. Since this time, numerous Foxhounds have tested positive for disease, current seroprevalence is believed to be near 9% infected dogs of the overall Foxhound population. It is not known for sure how this disease is spread in Foxhounds, bitches may be infecting their pups either while pregnant or through their milk. This is not the primary way of spreading Leishmania in other countries. Other breeds, including Neapolitan Mastiffs, are predisposed to infection with this parasite due to breed origination in tropical countries and a likelihood of mom to pup spread of disease. Our long-term goal is to prevent canine visceral leishmaniasis through identification and validation of specific factors as vaccine or immune changing candidates which promote asymptomatic VL. Our primary objective in this application is to better understand specific ca-nine factors that promote clinical visceral leishmaniasis and to identify primary routes of spread of this disease in U.S. dogs.”
Attached is the submission form which explains how to submit samples and should accompany your submission. The shipping of samples to ISU is free of charge, you must obtain a Fed Ex shipping account number from a Health Committee member prior to shipping. Samples are shipped directly to Dr. Petersen at ISU CVM, all dog and owner information is confidential. Samples can take up to 3 months to complete testing, owners will be notified by mail by Dr. Petersen directly within 1 week of testing.
Interpretation of Test results: Samples that are not in a viable state are discarded and not included in any reporting, a request for re-submission is requested from the owner. The required sample submission is divided into six wells to increase test accuracy.
• If one of the six samples came up positive, but the majority of the samples were negative, the sample is considered as negative.
• If there were equal numbers of negative and positive samples, it is “borderline” - It is highly recommend that all dogs who test borderline are re-tested every 6 months.
• If four or more of the six samples come up positive the result is positive. Positive dogs should be re-tested immediately to confirm results. Testing with both Dr. Petersen and North Carolina is highly recommended.
For Borderline or Positive dogs re-testing PCR with both Dr. Petersen and North Carolina Diagnostic Lab is recommended. Testing serology on questionable dogs through Cornell VDL or NC State VDL is also highly recommended. If you are concerned about a dogs status and need rapid results your Veterinarian should submit samples to NC State CVM Tick Borne Diagnostic Lab for PCR and serology or Cornell University diagnostic laboratory Leishmania kELISA or CDC IFA serology. Your Veterinarian can contact the primary researcher Dr. Peterson (515-294-9013 ) or USNMC HC member veterinarian Dr. White (541-206-7707) for confidential advise on specific submission information.
Owners who need assistance interpreting results or submitting samples can contact primary research Dr. Peterson (515-294-9013) or Health Committee Members Dr. Robin White (541-206-7707) or Lisa Cinciripini (360-357-4309).
To obtain a free test kit please contact the health committee at nmhealth.committee@gmail.com or call Lisa Cinciripini directly.
Please provide the number of samples you plan to submit, as well as your mailing address.
~Click Here to download a Submission Form~
(Adobe Acrobate Reader required)
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