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Postmortem Examinations

Collecting necropsy information is very important for a number of reasons.  First, it is critical to understanding the characteristics of Juvenile Cardiomyopathy (JCM), its frequency in the Manchester population and its effect on the hearts of affected puppies.  Second, it allows breeders to know exactly why a puppy has passed away, providing important information for the planning of future breedings.  And finally, postmortem examinations provide an opportunity to collect valuable genetic material that may one day facilitate development of a genetic test for the disease.

Explore the links below for more information on funding options, necropsy guidelines and related study activity.

• AMTC Necropsy Fund
• Necropsy Options and Recommendations
• Gross Pathology Protocol
• JCM Tissue Study