Article
Long-term genetic selection reduced prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in 60 dog breeds.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Oberbauer A M, Keller G G, Famula T R
Abstract excerpt
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 of joint conformation remains the currently available strategy for breeders to make selection decisions. The present study evaluated the efficacy of employing...
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