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Phenotypic and genetic trends of patellar luxation in Dutch Flat-Coated Retrievers.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2013
Lavrijsen I C M, Heuven H C M, Breur G J, Leegwater P A J, Meutstege F J, Hazewinkel H A W
Abstract excerpt
Canine patellar luxation has been described in various dog breeds, with high prevalence especially in smaller dogs. Most dogs suffer from medial displacement of the patella, although in larger dogs lateral displacement is also seen. A sex predisposition has been described for females. Patellar luxation is considered a polygenic, multifactorial disorder. From 1990 to 2007, in total 3834 Flat-Coated Retrievers were...
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