DogWellNet.com Digest: Issue #9 - 25 July 2017

News & Highlights

Breeds

New information has been added to our Pedigreed Dogs database:

These days there are actually 3 distinct breeds; the Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Russell Terrier and the Russell Terrier. This article contains links and resources from a number of different clubs, and articles by breed experts from the world of dogs and terriermen:

The Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier & Russell Terrier

Breed profiles in our Pedigreed Breeds Database:

Parson Russell Terrier

Jack Russell terrier

Russell Terrier

Featured Breed Club Initiatives

Many thanks to Charles Hickey, DVM for sharing information from the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America - see DWN's Jack Russell Terrier page.

See the article prepared for DogWellNet on the work of the the SCC's Club du Bulldogue Français for maintaining the health and well-being of the breed: Club du Bouledogue Français - CBF ACTION FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE FRENCH BULLDOG.

UK - VULNERABLE NATIVE BREEDS -- The Bearded Collie -- Check out the collaborative work done by the Bearded Collie Clubs in the UK by the Joint Breed Liaison Committee (JBLC) -- get info on breeding strategies and health in the breed.

This group of UK based clubs knows how to include stakeholders in the process of creating a breeding strategy!

"The development of a strategy for the Breed owned by all of the Breed Clubs and their members is a new venture for the Breed and is an ongoing process. The JBLC have aimed for a strategy that is transparent, inclusive and represents the views of the majority of people involved with the Breed, to encourage people to sign up to it and work to achieve the proposed actions. Hopefully the time spent engaging and listening to people in the development stage of the strategy will lead to one that is based on current best advice from Geneticists, will engage the Kennel Club and be welcomed by the Breed Clubs and their members."

Articles

• A study reports that URT disorders are relatively commonly diagnosed across Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Border Terrier, WHWT and Yorkshire Terrier dogs: Epidemiological associations between brachycephaly and upper respiratory tract disorders in dogs attending veterinary practices in England

• Corneal ulcerative disease in dogs under primary veterinary care in England: epidemiology and clinical management

• No dog breed is perfect and some purebred dogs have health challenges - the brachycephalic breeds are no exception: Brachycephalic Breeds - Learning Resources from The Kennel Club

• Article by Jerold S Bell DVM, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University (published in the September 2016 Perspectives – AKC Delegates Newsletter): Maintaining and Improving Breeds

• Articles by Cathryn Mellersh, Animal Health Trust, Should We Breed With Carriers? and DNA testing and domestic dogs - Cathryn Mellersh

• Early Detection of Bladder Cancer Possible With New Screening Tool

This article covers Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs Partner, Sentinel Biomedical's work - take a look at the science, learn about the test and see a video explanation by Dr. Mathew Breen - People helping dogs and dogs helping people!

• Overview of the new Nordic Kennel Union website (site content is available in English) in About the Nordic Kennel Union

IPFD Student Project 'B.A.R.K. | Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge'

• Antimicrobial Resistance: Table of Contents compiles AMR resources available elsewhere on DogWellNet.com
• ‘Breeding Through Breeding’ and Prudent Use of Antimicrobials at Different Life Stages of the Dog addresses the proper use of antimicrobials
• The Basics of Antimicrobial Resistance discusses how AMR arises from imprudent use of antimicrobials

Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs

• After a presentation on the Harmonization of Genetic Testing initiative at the The 9^th International Conference on Canine and Feline Genetics and Genomics in Minnesota we are glad to welcome further leadership sponsors. These committed companies and organizations are helping us to move forward on this exciting development to support the most effective use of genetic testing in dogs.

• A Research and Publications field has been added to Sponsor profiles - see the latest work from our Harmonization initiative Sponsors (information will be added to profiles as it becomes available).

Latest Blog Entries

• Our Student Project Associate, Ariel Minardi, continues to add informative posts in The B.A.R.K. Blog | Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge:
  • A summary of her experience at the conference on antimicrobial resistance in Washington, D.C.: Review on AMR Conference at the National Academy of Science
  • Prudent antibiotic use in animals: Video Share: Antibiotic Use in Pets Could Give Rise to Superbugs

  • Dr. Christina Hoang discusses superbugs in human and veterinary medicine: Video Share: AVMA Talks About Superbugs in Veterinary Medicine

  • Avoiding use of antibiotics during pregnancy and whelping unless absolutely necessary: Breeding Through Breeding

  • TED talk by Maryn McKenna on the global pandemic of antimicrobial resistance: Video Share: TED talk

  • Superbugs not only affects our beloved pets, but are a serious threat to the human population: DID YOU KNOW?

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