Data from health surveys will assist in the evaluation of research  proposals and/or projects to be submitted for possible financial support.

Data will also be utilized to develop educational opportunities for breeders and owners by targeting breed specific health issues.

2.  Research of significant breed health issues will be identified and evaluated for
financial support.  These projects must have the potential for the improvement
of beagle welfare.  As well, they must have the potential to produce results that are reasonable, affordable and useful to breeders and owners, while maintaining high scientific and ethical standards.

Research projects requesting financial support will be evaluate by the Health & Genetics committee, and a written recommendation will be sent to the Executive Committee.  Written communication will be sent to the researcher submitting the proposal upon initial request and again, after the final decision.

Owner participation in research projects and DNA collection efforts will be encouraged.  A listing of all beagle-related research projects will be available on the NBC web site.  Specific needs, requirement for participation and contact information also will be posted on web site.

3.  Educational opportunities will be identified, developed and offered in a manner available to all beagle owners.  Educational opportunities shall be offered in a variety of formats, including but not limited to:

Web site-based articles
Web site seminars
Printed materials
Breeders/Owner seminars at Specialties
Health management articles in national dog-related magazines

4.  Utilization of available screening tests will be promoted by:

Providing information on each screening test
Listing those tests which are suggested prior to breeding
Encouraging the inclusion of screening tests and/or their results in all advertisements  Continuing education as to the use of screening tests for better breeding decisions