Health Clinic Services

ACES Screening

Dr Tony Read
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​The Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES) is a national system of examination, certification and data reporting of abnormal eye conditions (both inherited and non- inherited) in all dog breeds, carried out Australia-wide by registered veterinary eye specialists. Border Collies are screened for Collie Eye Anomaly, Glaucoma, Hereditary Cataract and Primary Lens Luxation.

This clinic will be open to all breeds, and screen for all required conditions.

It is advisable to wait until 12 months old to undertake this testing for accurate results. Eye drops are required to be put in prior to the test by owners/BCCSA committee and pedigrees are to be submitted at the time of booking. ACES certificates will be sent directly to the owner's email address.

Usually $187, we are pleased to offer a discounted price of $120 for BCCSA members, and $135 for non-members.

DNA Panel Swabbing

Dr Veronica Bhakti
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Orivet Full Breed Profile test (supplied) and swabbing, and MyDogDNA swabbing (BYO test kit).

This clinic will be open to all breeds, and tests can be submitted for the required breed profile.

Please be advised that as per the National Border Collie Council (Australia) the tests for Primary Lens Luxation, Cystinuria, Myotonia Congenita/Hereditaria and Von Willebrands Disease Type II may not yet have been validated for Border Collies so physical PLL eye screening is recommended.

Normally $240 + collection fee, we are pleased to offer a discounted price of $200 for all Orivet testing, and $20 for any MyDogDNA test swabbing (you will need to order your own test kit, there is currently a breeder sale on multiple kits via the MyDogDNA website - see link below).

While we have your attention...

The Border Collie Club of SA is very excited to be hosting the 7th Border Collie National right here in South Australia next October, and are currently running a major fundraiser to help us bring this event to life. We have some fantastic prizes, and would be very grateful if you would consider buying a ticket, or sharing information about our raffle amongst your dog networks!