Bagby Family Labs Co.
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Bagby Family Labs Co.
It all began when Ethan and Sydney met in 2018 and got their first Labrador Retriever, Ruger. Sydney and her family raised labradors in her childhood, and Ethan's family used them for hunting.
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Together we established Bagby Family Labs Co. which is dedicated to providing great puppies and started hunting dogs. We strive on doing the best by our dogs. We make sure they complete all CHIC testing, through the AKC, OFA, and Genetic Testing parameters.
To learn more, browse through our site or contact us directly at 319-231-5787.
What and Why do we do CHIC Testing
The OFA created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by partnering with participating parent clubs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds. We’ve established a recommended protocol for breed-specific health screenings. Dogs tested in accordance with that protocol are recognized with a CHIC number and certification.
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At OFA, we recognize that the more information stored and accessible in these databases, the better it will be for every breed. And so we encourage all breeders to attain CHIC Certification if their breed participates in the CHIC program.
A dog achieves CHIC Certification if it has been screened for every disease recommended by the parent club for that breed and those results are publicly available in the database.
What we test for:
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Hip Dysplasia
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Elbow Dysplasia
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Ophthalmology (Eye Health)
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Cardiac Testing (Heart Health)
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Dentation (Correct Teeth and Bite)
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Common Genetic Diseases that can be passed onto future puppies
Who do we do test through:
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Embark DNA Testing
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OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
Who does our testing:
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Iowa State Veterinary Staff for Cardiology and Ophthalmology
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Highview Animal Hospital: x-rays for Hips/Elbows/Dentation
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Embark Testing is done by us with oral swabs