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The effect of radiological hip dysplasia and breed on survival in a prospective cohort study of four large dog breeds followed over a 10 year period.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Jul 2012
Krontveit Randi I, Trangerud Cathrine, Nødtvedt Ane, Dohoo Ian, Moe Lars, Sævik Bente K
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the study was to measure the effect of radiological hip and elbow dysplasia status and breed on overall survival in a cohort of four large dog breeds in Norway. Privately owned dogs of the Newfoundland (NF), Labrador Retriever (LR), Leonberger (LEO), and Irish Wolfhound (IW) breeds were followed prospectively from birth to 10 years of age. The age of death/euthanasia was registered. A total of 501 dogs...
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