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  6. French Bulldog

    Ann Milligan commented on IPFD DWN Editor1's entry in Pedigreed Breeds

    Thank you Laura - really nice new website! We have updated the links to your club's information on DogWellNet's French Bulldog page.

  7. French Bulldog

    Brenda Bonnett commented on IPFD DWN Editor1's entry in Pedigreed Breeds

    Thanks, Laura! Is your club collaborating with other work, e.g. with NKU on brachys? This is such an important issue right now. The site looks great! Using Google translator works fairly well... but I will send you some questions via email. Thanks again.

  8. French Bulldog

    laura.nissin commented on IPFD DWN Editor1's entry in Pedigreed Breeds

    Hello! The Finnish French Bulldog club has new Internet-pages at http://www.suomenranskanbulldogit.fi/ Information on breeding and health at: http://www.suomenranskanbulldogit.fi/jalostus-ja-terveys/, though only in Finnish. Best, Laura / webmaster
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  16. Hovawart

    Barbara Thiel commented on IPFD DWN Editor1's entry in Pedigreed Breeds

    This is an interesting study about the heritability and the gene mapping for Liver Shunt in Hovawarts: http://docplayer.org/41171067-Leber-shunt-beim-hovawart-kartierung-der-ursaechlichen-mutation-fuer-den-kongenitalen-intrahepatischen-portosystemischen-shunt-beim-hovawart-juni-2010.html
  17. Ann Milligan started following Genetic Testing
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  19. Ann Milligan started following Conformational risk factors of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in pugs, french bulldogs, and bulldogs, Finnish Kennel Club to add Walk test results to Koiranet DB and Finnish Kennel Club -- Annual Report 2016 -- Summary of issues related to breeding and health
  20. Results from two newly official health examinations are being added to the Finnish Kennel Club's Breeding Database. Results from BAER hearing tests and walk tests, the latter measuring the dog's exercise tolerance and breathing, are saved to the system starting from 6th August.
  21. The Finnish Kennel Club is dedicated to promote the welfare of all dogs in Finland. The Finnish Kennel Club was established in 1889, which makes it the oldest kennel club in the Nordic countries. Topics covered in this translation: An overview of the Finnish Kennel Club's communications strategy, values, focus and event operations Implementation of Breeding Strategies involving breed health and temperament management Available health testing statistics (FKC's Database) Explanation of the Scientific Committee's work Educational programs for owners, breeders, judges, clubs and the public Work to preserve Finland's Native Finnish breeds
  22. Authors: Nai-Chieh Liu 1, Eileen L. Troconis 1, Lajos Kalmar 1, David J. Price 1, Hattie E. Wright 1, Vicki J. Adams 2, David R. Sargan 1, Jane F. Ladlow 1 *1 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, 2 Vet Epi, Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom Read the paper at: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181928 PDF: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181928&type=printable
  23. The Nationwide® Brachycephalic Breed Disease Prevalence Study Short-nosed breeds more often affected by common conditions, not just known issues "A biostatistical analysis of the pet health insurance claims of more than 1.27 million dogs over a nine-year span shows that even after removing conditions linked specifically to brachycephalic breeds, dogs with the structure common to these animals are less healthy than dogs with a more normal canine appearance."
  24. "The Kennel Club has launched a Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) online learning resource on the Kennel Club Academy, to provide free and easily accessible education to those with an interest in BOAS and the research being undertaken at Cambridge University with brachycephalic dog breeds."
  25. 3rd Workshop of the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD): Working together to improve the health of pedigree dogs
  27. Vincent Mayousse1,3,5*, Loïc Desquilbet2, Aurélien Jeandel1,4 and Stéphane Blot1,3,5 Mayousse et al. BMC Veterinary Research (2017) 13:212 DOI 10.1186/s12917-017-1132-2 Available online at Biomed Central: https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-017-1132-2 Prevalence of neurological disorders in French bulldog: a retrospective study of 343 cases (2002–2016) Abstract Background: French Bulldog (FB) has significantly gained in popularity over the last few years, and seems to be frequently affected by various neurological conditions. The purpose of this retrospective study was to report the prevalences of neurological diseases in a large population of FB, presented with neurological signs between 2002 and 2016, and for which a definitive diagnosis was established. A secondary objective was to identify epidemiological characteristics regarding specific diseases in this singular breed.
  28. Hello all! Brenda’s blog gave a great overview of the American Kennel Club National Parent Club Canine Health Conference we attended earlier this month in St. Louis, Missouri. I am grateful for the sponsorship from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals provided to myself and the 31 other veterinary students in attendance. This conference, like the 3rd International Dog Health Workshop, was an opportunity to learn more about cutting edge research that is improving dog health. Topics were varied and included tick borne disease, epilepsy, lymphoma, and reproductive health. It was exciting to see my Colorado State University (CSU) Immunology professor, Dr. Anne Avery, present on her lymphoma research. Right: View from the top of the St. Louis Gateway Arch After completing a CSU clinical orthopedics rotation a few weeks prior to the conference, it was especially interesting to hear what I had learned about Omega-3 fatty acids in my rotation be reiterated by presenter Dr. Wendy Baltzer from Massey University. Her Purina funded study described that a diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids post-surgical correction of cranial cruciate ligament disease is helpful and results in less progression of arthritis and lameness. I’m am looking forward to graduation in 9 months and continued involvement in dog health. The opportunities I have received since first starting my IPFD project have been endless and I am very thankful for the DogWellNet.com community! Left: Veterinary Student Attendees at the AKC National Parent Club Health Conference
  29. Last weekend I was honored to participate in the 2017 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference presented by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Nestlé Purina PetCare, in St. Louis, Missouri. It is always great to interact with breeders and club reps that are so committed to the health and welfare of their dogs and their breeds. This meeting is a mix of breeders (106 parent clubs represented!), vets, and researchers and includes Board members from some of the collaborating organizations who sponsor research, including IPFD Partners and Sponsors: the AKC, the AKC-CHF and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The OFA sponsored 32 veterinary students to attend the meeting. Our IPFD 2016 Student Kelly Arthur was among the participants! The research covered a wide array of key topics - from ticks and infectious disease - epilepsy - latest developments in cancer - to issues of reproduction (see list of speakers and topics, below). What an impressive panel of speakers and internationally renowned researchers. It was great to see two of our speakers from the 3rd International Dog Health Workshop, Jason Stull and Rowena Packer, as well as numerous others who participated in that meeting. It certainly feels like the international community of those committed to dog health, well-being and welfare is going strong! Thanks to the many people who stopped by the IPFD table to talk to us about our organization, DogWellNet.com and especially the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs initiative (and to grab some chocolate to keep their energy up!). Special thanks to CA Sharpe, from our IPFD Collaborating Partner Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute (ASHGI) for helping me out at the table. It was very gratifying for me to hear someone else talking so enthusiastically about our efforts. Congrats to AKC-CHF for their continued strength and leadership; for promoting multi-disciplinary interaction; and for an exciting conference. Attached is the PDF of the slides of my talk (slightly altered, of course) and the abstract. BONNETT - AKC-CHF Presentation - Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs BONNETT Abstract - CHF June 2017 The 2017 AKC-CHF Conference Program included presentations on the following topics... Lymphoma & Epigenetics - Jeffrey Bryan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-Oncology Lymphoma & Flow Cytometry - Anne Avery, VMD, PhD Chemotherapy & FortiFlora® - Korinn Saker DVM, PhD, DACVN Genetics of Cancer/Lymphoma - Matthew Breen, PhD Diet & Rehabilitation - Wendy Baltzer DVM, PhD, DACVS Genetic Predisposition to Infections - Urs Giger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DECVCP Lyme Disease - Jason Stull, VMD, PhD, DACVPM Tick-Borne Disease - Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM (*Keynote) Ehrlichia & Lymphocytosis - Anne Avery, VMD, PhD Canine Cognition - Bill Milgram, PhD Genetics of Epilepsy - Gary Johnson, DVM, PhD Epilepsy & the Microbiome - Karen Munana, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-Neurology Epilepsy & Nutrition - Rowena Packer, PhD IPFD: Harmonization of Laboratory Genetic Testing for Dogs - Brenda Bonnett, DVM, PhD Semen Evaluation, Quality, and Effects of Aging - Stuart Meyers, DVM, PhD, DACT Brucella Update - Angela Arenas, DVM, PhD, DACVP Pyometra - Marco Coutinho da Silva, DVM, PhD, DACT New for 2017! Panel discussions with our speakers on: Canine Lymphoma Tick-Borne Diseases Epilepsy Reproductive Diseases AKC-CHF Facebook

  30. Pharaoh Hound

    Dave St. Louis posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  31. Screenshot for Barbet Swedish RAS - English summary

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    Many thanks to the Swedish Barbet Club's Karl-Johan Palmstam (chairman Swedish barbet club) for sharing the RAS translation.

  32. Australian Terrier

    Dave St. Louis posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  33. Norwegian Hound (Dunker)

    Ann Milligan posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  34. Hygen Hound

    Ann Milligan posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  35. Halden Hound

    Ann Milligan posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  37. Norwegian Elkhound (Black)

    Ann Milligan posted an entry in Pedigreed Breeds

  38. Native Breeds of Norway

    Ann Milligan posted an entry in Native Breeds

  39. Well, it's been 10 weeks... and I've learned quite a lot. I hope you have, too! As my project comes to an end, Nina and I wanted to give our viewers a big thank you. I hope you enjoyed this blog series and feel more confident about what your role is in solving antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the Skippy Frank Fund who sponsored this entire project, and a thank you to Dr. Jason Stull and Dr. Brenda Bonnett for being wonderful mentors every step of the way. It is important to keep in mind that science is an ever-changing field that is constantly updated with new material. For example there's a new study that just came out suggesting that not finishing a course of antibiotics may not cause resistance, which is contrary to the current belief. Here is the link to this article if you would like to read more about it. Even though this blog is over, I hope that you continue your AMR education as new scientific data arises. To complete my summer project, I have constructed a poster that I will be presenting at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Research Day. Take a look! Here is the downloadable PDF version: IPFD Poster.pdf Be sure to keep checking www.DogWellNet.com for more information on dog health and wellness!
  40. Learn how you can protect your dogs from AMR in 30 minutes or less- your vet can help!
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