The quality of eye is not unique to Border Collies, but it is stronger and more consistent in that breed than in English Shepherds or Australian Shepherds. Both Australian Shepherds and English Shepherds work in a what is often called a loose-eyed fashion, to contrast it to the strong eye of Border Collies.
Spina bifida is a type of birth defect of an unborn baby's brain, spine, or spinal cord. Screening tests during pregnancy can detect. Spina bifida is a type of birth defect of an unborn baby's brain, spine, or spinal cord.
Performing further testing allows you to confirm a diagnosis and then provides you with certain opportunities: 1  Pursue potential interventions that may exist (i.e. fetal surgery for spina bifida) 2  Begin planning for a child with special needs. 3  Start addressing anticipated lifestyle changes. 4  Identify support groups and resources.