JOTUNKATTS
Norwegian Forest Cats
BAER TESTING
BAER : Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
Our stud cat Ilion de Lingen*E (Hedera) is BAER Tested ~ as are all of his white kittens (even if not bred by us) to confirm their hearing status...
We decided to show here, the results of these tests; plus details on where cats can be BAER Tested in England (also, links for worldwide test centres) and other information.
We hope you find this page interesting and informative :-)
Not all breeders of white cats BAER Test
We feel that this is the most responsible way to ensure whether a white cat is Bi-laterally (fully) hearing, Bi-laterally deaf, or even Unilaterally deaf (meaning it can only hear in one ear)
***This is the only way to be 100% sure***
A standard vet test is not enough to determine hearing status!!
...especially in the case of Unilaterally deaf cats, as these will appear to have "normal" hearing ~ when they are in fact hearing-impaired.
Breeding from Bi-laterally or Unilaterally Deaf Cats
We would not breed from a hearing-impaired or deaf cat!
Nor would we allow a Bi-laterally or Unilaterally Deaf kitten bred by us (or sired by Hedera) to be used for breeding.
We recommend to potential owners of white kittens ~ ensure that the kitten is BAER tested prior to purchase; along with it's white parent (who should be Fully Hearing in Both ears)
**A deaf kitten will make a wonderful indoor pet, but you need to know that it is in fact deaf**
BAER Test Results of Hedera's Offspring
| NAME | DATE OF BIRTH | MOTHER'S NAME | SEX | EYE COLOUR | HEARING STATUS |
| GB*Jotunkatts Tinka | 29-03-08 | GB*Tuulikki Luonnotar | female | Amber | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Twinkle | 29-03-08 | GB*Tuulikki Luonnotar | female | Odd-Eyed | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Moonshine | 29-03-08 | GB*Tuulikki Luonnotar | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Crystal Beauty | 29-03-08 | GB*Tuulikki Luonnotar | female | Amber | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Anitkatts Ayla | 04-08-08 | GB*Jotunkatts Mystique | female | Odd-Eyed | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Anitkatts Highlander | 23-08-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Milva | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Lily of the Valley | 24-03-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Zurel | female | Odd-Eyed | Deaf in Both ears |
| GB*Jotunkatts Carthamus | 24-03-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Zurel | male | Odd-Eyed | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Dianthus | 24-03-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Zurel | male | Blue | Deaf in Both ears |
| GB*Jotunkatts Ivy | 24-03-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Zurel | female | Amber | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Jotunkatts Cosmos | 26-03-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Intrigue | male | Amber | Deaf in One ear |
| GB*Adkelekatts Silivrenniel | 12-06-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Osiana Rose | female | Green | Fully Hearing |
| GB*Adkelekatts Lathron | 12-06-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Osiana Rose | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Cirrus | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Lazy Glam Puss | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Blue | Deaf in Both ears |
| Quartus Diamond Dust | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Sweet Master Red | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Lady Teodora | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | female | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Eclipse | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
| Quartus Kaspar | 06-07-09 | GB*Jotunkatts Daydream | male | Green | Fully Hearing |
BAER testing centres in England:
(Midlands)
Derby, East Midlands
Tel : 01332 345 191
This is the centre we use :-)
(North-West)
Cranmore Veterinary Centre/ Chester Gates Referral Hospital
Chester Gates, Chester
Tel : 01244 853 823
(East)
Newmarket, Suffolk
Tel : 01638 751000
(West)
Seadown Veterinary Group
Southampton, Hampshire
Tel : 023 80842237
BAER testing information:
www.lancedal.demon.co.uk/health/baer-hearing-test.htm#centres
www.lsu.edu/deafness/baerexpl.htm
List of BAER testing centres worldwide:
www.lsu.edu/deafness/baersite.htm
Tel : +44 (0)116 220 3140 ~ before 9pm please ;-)
email : fndavies04@yahoo.com