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Yes, I tried searching previous forum posts, but I couldn't find anything specific

Hi all, We have tried to breed 3 different bitches (2 have successfully whelped in the past and are 5 and 4yo, other is 2yo daughter of one out of litter of 7 pups) – 2 different dogs (a 20 month old import and a 12 month old), but have not been able to check their semen under microscope yet. Prog tested 2 of the bitches and was apparently perfect timing. We don’t breed very often but until now have only had 1 failed pregnancy in 8 years. I was talking to a long time breeder and they mentioned a preservative ethoxyquin. They had a similar thing happen and changed feed with success. So I started googling and a website mentioned it may be in fishmeal but not listed on ingredients. Another person said emu oil might reduce pregnancy rate. Fish meal and emu oil are in the feed I buy, which is “holistic” and states it has no artificial colours and preservatives, but should I be worried about natural preservatives especially if feed lasts 18 months? Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks in advance

Thanks for the heads up, I did some reading of the PDS, I will have to do some investigating for dog travel insurance I think

I am mostly bothered by the fact they say it is a cost recovery? Recovery from what? There have been no dog disease outbreaks that I have heard of causing a cost increase. The thing that really peeves me is that the racing industry introduced EI into Australia back in 2007, then jumped up and down and were compensated and given everything they demanded including free vaccinations and compensation for service fee losses, etc due to lockdown and now the pleasure horse industry is left to pay a few hundred just for initial vaccinations against HeV, while the racing industry kicked up a stink and don't even have to vaccinate. So now that the horse industry (racing) maybe seems to have had an influence in stopped any increase on equine quarantine fees in the recent review, I am left wondering, why are non-horse animal imports lumped with a nearly 300% increase in fees (for 1/3 of the work load), while horse imports receive 0% increase??? Big question is: Is it bad management of dog imports OR dog (and cat) imports subsidising for losses of bad management of other imports?

I have a pup coming in next month, very excited. The breeder has done it before but nearly got caught out with all the changes. We have someone organising flights, etc. Bit cranky about the quarantine fees increase... DAFF have released new fees increase only in mid-May... "The department is reviewing five biosecurity cost recovered arrangements that will result in some fee adjustments commencing 1 July 2014. The review is necessary to return the department’s cost recovery arrangement to a sustainable footing and to ensure continued compliance with the government's cost recovery policy and guidelines. Four of the five reviews have been completed. The department is now implementing the new rates of charge for these biosecurity services." From what I can gather fees have increased for dog/cats etc., but looks like the horse industry might have "blocked" an increase in their fees??? - daily fee for dogs have gone from $39/day to $149/day!!! Cats up from 29 to 149... I have my boy already insured with normal petplan, they didn't ask about where the dog was? I haven't read the product disclosure cover to cover, I hope he is still covered?

Yes I will be booking "grooming sessions" or at least 1 (as Eastern Creek is a 16 hour round trip for me). The only good thing is that Eastern Creek is still open I suppose

DAFF have released new fees after a recent review. All Animal Imports (non-horse) fees have increased. The horse industry must have put up a good fight as their fees did not increase! I'm not too happy as my import boy arrives mid July and DAFF new dates meant it has taken longer (not quicker) for him to be able to leave the country of export and more boarding/vet fees on other end also http://www.daff.gov.au/bsg/biosecurity-fee-review-2014 Daily fee for dogs has gone from $39/day to $149/day

I have a dog being imported and is booked to arrive next month... DAFF have only released new fees mid-May... "The department is reviewing five biosecurity cost recovered arrangements that will result in some fee adjustments commencing 1 July 2014. The review is necessary to return the department’s cost recovery arrangement to a sustainable footing and to ensure continued compliance with the government's cost recovery policy and guidelines. Four of the five reviews have been completed. The department is now implementing the new rates of charge for these biosecurity services." From what I can gather fees have increased for dog/cats etc., but looks like the horse industry might have "blocked" an increase in their fees??? - daily fee for dogs have gone from $39/day to $149/day!!!

Hi there, Hope you are getting closer to your goal, it is very exciting to find new avenues. Dogzonline really is a great way to communicate and share some educated information. I also am in the process of importing a dog, he will arrive in quarantine last week of July, but in the meantime I am trying to source frozen semen and have been told it will maybe cost $2500 on top of service fee. Is this normal, from NZ to AUS? Thanks in advance, Kim

That's why it is only fair to read all the replies before judging and having a dig at someone. If I were a backyarder I'd have not been sourcing AI semen in the first place. I would have just used the closest dog possible. Thanks for help.

The only good breeders are reputable and all reputable breeders are good breeders. Think you may need to check the definition of reputable I think you may have misunderstood that the words of reference are "out there", and by this I refer to breeders/exhibitors that are out there the most who live in the city with a never-ending list of shows to attend and massive advertising of their achievements. I have nothing against this as it takes a huge amount of effort to get there, but it does not mean there are not other breeders that are just as reputable and good, however are just smaller and more understated. I do however wonder whether the highly competitive exhibitor does it for the breed or does it for the win. There is a big difference. I also wonder why it is that SD thinks it is ok to pick at the way I have chosen to do something and infer that I'm not a reputable breeder. Just because it is different doesn't mean it's wrong. Move onto your next thread and find someone meeker to try bully please. I have never and never will get dragged into the rude politics that go on. I am here to enjoy my dogs and to try better the breed, not to win at any cost and denigrate others' because I don't like what I've read or feel threated by the person or no longer get along with the person that bred their dog's grandsire (just an example). Due to my smile and wave approach, I have been told that I have a good attitude "that sees through their rudeness and the road blocks as you described them as generally they set out to scare off any newcomers and generally they succeed unfortunately". Useful comments please :laugh:

Thanks for the time it took for your help... I suppose Well I guess it is a funny thing... I am the type of person who does not do things the same as other "dog breeders". House, love and care for my dogs in my own home, Tick! Test my dogs, Tick again, as I'm doing that! Breed to improve... Tick for that one too! Show, my dogs! Tick, tick (as extra ticks are deserved for ignoring and not getting involved in some peoples BS), "Smile and wave Kimmy, Smile and Wave!". We are here to better the breed, not boost our own pockets or ego's... These ones I am definitely not guilty of! I love my dogs and I treat everyone with respect! You do not know where I am coming from, what I've done or where I want to go... Neither do you have a right to judge me without bothering to take the time to understand!? If you have zero positive input please refrain from commenting next time! PS.. Are all the out there "reputable" breeders the only good ones!?! Click goes the sound of the open can of worms...

Thanks for the time it took for your help... I suppose

Isn't it worth missing a show? The prog tests will not go unwasted. All the info you have on previous seasons can be useful when timing future breedings. Particularly when doing AI. It builds a picture of what your girl does that an experienced repro person can use to help you get the best outcome.. I did consider missing the show, but you're right they wont be wasted. I didn't mean to sound so negative. Is disappointing. I will keep looking for the right dog and wait for next heat, as is probably better to not have pups at Christmas time (heat/ticks etc). Things usually happen for a reason...

Yeah she came on heat early and I wasn't organised enough to have a backup dog. I am searching though. Thanks, I know it's a long shot