Labradors, New Study On Hd And Ed

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There is much more information on this study to find/develope a DNA HD risk test on the below link, look for links to the left of the page.

http://www.aht.org.uk/labrador.html

Labrador Retriever Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Study

The Animal Health Trust, The Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh are carrying out a study, funded by the BBSRC, on hip and elbow dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers.

Objectives of the Study

There is no cure for hip or elbow dysplasia, yet these have been found to be among the most prevalent conditions affecting the health and welfare of Labrador Retrievers. Around 27% of Labrador Retrievers suffer from musculoskeletal problems compared with 8% of dogs across all breeds (KC/BSAVA Health Survey). Currently the screening process for hip and elbow dysplasia is costly and requires dogs to undergo general anaesthetic in order to be X-rayed. The purpose of our project is to use new genomic technologies which are now available for dogs to develop an accurate DNA-based test for genetic risk of hip and elbow dysplasia that will:

improve welfare as it will not require dogs to undergo anaesthesia or be exposed to X-rays

allow breeders to test dogs soon after birth

improve breeders’ ability to select against these debilitating diseases

result in much quicker progress towards the goal of eradicating hip and elbow dysplasia

Edited April 9, 2011 by shortstep

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Thanks for posting this

I hope they get clear results.

There is much more information on this study to find/develope a DNA HD risk test on the below link, look for links to the left of the page.

http://www.aht.org.uk/labrador.html

Labrador Retriever Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Study

The Animal Health Trust, The Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh are carrying out a study, funded by the BBSRC, on hip and elbow dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers.

Objectives of the Study

There is no cure for hip or elbow dysplasia, yet these have been found to be among the most prevalent conditions affecting the health and welfare of Labrador Retrievers. Around 27% of Labrador Retrievers suffer from musculoskeletal problems compared with 8% of dogs across all breeds (KC/BSAVA Health Survey). Currently the screening process for hip and elbow dysplasia is costly and requires dogs to undergo general anaesthetic in order to be X-rayed. The purpose of our project is to use new genomic technologies which are now available for dogs to develop an accurate DNA-based test for genetic risk of hip and elbow dysplasia that will:

improve welfare as it will not require dogs to undergo anaesthesia or be exposed to X-rays

allow breeders to test dogs soon after birth

improve breeders' ability to select against these debilitating diseases

result in much quicker progress towards the goal of eradicating hip and elbow dysplasia