Spondylosis deformans in the boxer: estimates of heritability.

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1995.tb02872.x

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Spondylosis deformans in the boxer: estimates of heritability.

The Journal of small animal practice - 1 Apr 1995

Langeland M, Lingaas F

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This study presents the estimates of heritability for spondylosis deformans in the boxer based on 353 offspring from 24 randomly selected sires, each with at least three radiographically investigated offspring. The estimated heritability (h2) for maximum degree of osteophyte development was high,...

Topics

Animals
Breeding
Dog Diseases
Dogs
Female
Hip Dysplasia, Canine
Intervertebral Disc
Male
Phenotype
Radiography
Spinal Osteophytosis
Spine

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