Saartje Foundation
The Saartje Foundation for pituitary dwarfism in dogs is a 'not for profit' organisation registered number: 32167494 and based in the Netherlands. The Foundation works with the Department of Clinical Science of Companion Animals, University of Utrecht, which is the centre for pituitary dwarfism research. All Officers and Ambassadors are unpaid and give their time freely to the organisation. The aim of the Foundation is to provide information, advice and support on pituitary dwarfism to Owners, Veterinary professionals, Breeders, Breed Clubs, Breed Councils and Kennel clubs around the world.
Saartje Foundation
Chairman: Tanja de Man [email protected]
Secretary: S Bouman
Treasurer: J.V. Tellekamp
Medical Advisor: Dr H.S. Kooistra
Saartje Foundation Ambassadors
United Kingdom - Stephen Webb [email protected]
Australia - Helen Squires [email protected]
United States - Heather Saunders [email protected]
Poland - Ewa Zorychta-Malczewska [email protected]
Scientific Information contact: Dr Hans S Kooistra [email protected]
Department of Clinical Science of Companion Animals, University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 108, 3584 Utrecht
The Saartje Foundation web site can be found on www.saartje.stoethoeve.nl
A book about Pituitary Dwarfism has been written by the Chairman Tanja Stoetman, which aims to inform as many people as possible about pituitary dwarfism, the book was supervised by Dr. H.S. Kooistra from the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Holland, who provided all of the technical information.
The book gives information about the disorder and how it was possible that about 20% of affected breeds became carriers of Pituitary Dwarfism, how to prevent the disorder, the effects on the life expectancy and quality of life of dogs with PD, how to treat these effects, the politics in the dog world and how the Kennel Clubs, Breed Councils and breeders around the world react to pituitary dwarfism.
The Saartje Foundation for pituitary dwarfism in dogs is a 'not for profit' organisation registered number: 32167494 and based in the Netherlands. The Foundation works with the Department of Clinical Science of Companion Animals, University of Utrecht, which is the centre for pituitary dwarfism research. All Officers and Ambassadors are unpaid and give their time freely to the organisation. The aim of the Foundation is to provide information, advice and support on pituitary dwarfism to Owners, Veterinary professionals, Breeders, Breed Clubs, Breed Councils and Kennel clubs around the world.
Saartje Foundation
Chairman: Tanja de Man [email protected]
Secretary: S Bouman
Treasurer: J.V. Tellekamp
Medical Advisor: Dr H.S. Kooistra
Saartje Foundation Ambassadors
United Kingdom - Stephen Webb [email protected]
Australia - Helen Squires [email protected]
United States - Heather Saunders [email protected]
Poland - Ewa Zorychta-Malczewska [email protected]
Scientific Information contact: Dr Hans S Kooistra [email protected]
Department of Clinical Science of Companion Animals, University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 108, 3584 Utrecht
The Saartje Foundation web site can be found on www.saartje.stoethoeve.nl
A book about Pituitary Dwarfism has been written by the Chairman Tanja Stoetman, which aims to inform as many people as possible about pituitary dwarfism, the book was supervised by Dr. H.S. Kooistra from the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Holland, who provided all of the technical information.
The book gives information about the disorder and how it was possible that about 20% of affected breeds became carriers of Pituitary Dwarfism, how to prevent the disorder, the effects on the life expectancy and quality of life of dogs with PD, how to treat these effects, the politics in the dog world and how the Kennel Clubs, Breed Councils and breeders around the world react to pituitary dwarfism.
Saartje Foundation's Polish Ambassador Ewa with Dr Hans Kooistra at the University of Utrecht
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