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Mechanical osteoarthritis of the hip in a one medicine concept: a narrative review

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2023
Human and veterinary medicine have historically presented many medical areas of potential synergy and convergence. Mechanical osteoarthritis (MOA) is characterized by a gradual complex imbalance between cartilage production, loss, and derangement.
I. Tomé   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-term genetic selection reduced prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in 60 dog breeds. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2017
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) impact the health and welfare of all dogs. The first formally organized assessment scheme to improve canine health centered on reducing the prevalence of these orthopedic disorders. Phenotypic screening
A M Oberbauer, G G Keller, T R Famula
doaj   +1 more source

Rejections in an non-purpose bred assistance dog population : reasons, consequences and methods for screening [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Assistance dogs aid people with various impairments on a daily basis. To become an assistance dog, a strict selection procedure and intensive training period must be successfully completed.
Bogaerts, Evelien   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Radiographic Diagnosis of Hip Laxity in Rottweilers: Interobserver Agreement at Eight- and Twelve-Months of Age

open access: yesAnimals, 2023
Hip laxity is one of the predisposing factors of canine hip dysplasia. The early diagnosis of hip laxity allows veterinarians to prevent the participation of dysplastic dogs in breeding programs, which could lower the disease’s prevalence due to its ...
Masoud Aghapour   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel protective and risk loci in hip dysplasia in German Shepherds.

open access: yesPLoS Genetics, 2019
Canine hip dysplasia is a common, non-congenital, complex and hereditary disorder. It can inflict severe pain via secondary osteoarthritis and lead to euthanasia. An analogous disorder exists in humans.
Lea I Mikkola   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Diagnosis of Canine Hip Laxity: Correlation between Clinical Orthopedic Examinations and the FCI Scoring Method in a Closed Cohort of Rottweilers

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
Canine hip dysplasia is a multifactorial disorder characterized by hip laxity and osteoarthritis. The early diagnosis of hip laxity is an important topic in small animal orthopedics.
Britta Vidoni   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Labrador retrievers under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, mortality and disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background Labrador retrievers are reportedly predisposed to many disorders but accurate prevalence information relating to the general population are lacking.
A Agresti   +62 more
core   +4 more sources

Prevalence of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Concerns have been raised over breed-related health issues in purebred dogs, but reliable prevalence estimates for disorders within specific breeds are sparse.
Brodbelt, D C   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Comparison of Two Distraction Devices for Assessment of Passive Hip Laxity in Dogs

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Canine hip dysplasia is the most common orthopedic developmental condition in the dog and early hip laxity is the main risk factor. The importance of hip laxity in young animals in the development of hip dysplasia is unanimously recognized among ...
Ana Santana   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic mapping of principal components of canine pelvic morphology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
BACKGROUND: Concentrated breeding effort to produce various body structures and behaviors of dogs to suit human demand has inadvertently produced unwanted traits and diseases that accompany the morphological and behavioral phenotypes.
Adam R. Boyko   +8 more
core   +1 more source

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