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  1. Genetics articles - Dr. Jerold Bell

    By Ann Milligan in Welfare and Health

    A collection of articles authored by Dr. Jerold Bell:
    Pedigree Analysis and How Breeding Decisions Affect Genes Small Population Breeds and Issues of Genetic Diversity Popular-Sire Syndrome: Keeping watch over health and quality issues in purebreds The Effects of Genetic Testing: Constructive or Destructive? Removing the stigma of genetic disease Breeding Strategies for Managing Genetic Traits

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  2. The welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices: a review of the legislation across EU countries

    By Ann Milligan in Welfare and Health

    http://www.dogandcatwelfare.eu
    Executive Summary
    The EU Dog & Cat Alliance was established  in 2014 and brings together dog and cat  welfare organisations from across the EU. The Alliance is calling for EU action to build  a better Europe for dogs and cats.
    Currently there is no EU legislation protecting cats and dogs in the context of commercial practices, other than rules on transport and health requirements when moved over borders. Legislation to protect the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices is therefore left to EU Member States.
    National legislation can vary greatly across the EU, with strict legislation in some countries, and little at all in others. This situation can have serious consequences for animal welfare, but also for animal health, human health, consumer protection and the functioning of the internal market.
    To assess the national legislation relating to dogs and cats involved in commercial practices in the EU, the EU Dog & Cat Alliance gathered information on identification and registration, breeding, trade and surgical mutilations  from each of the EU’s 28 Member States on the basis of a list of questions. The results are summarised in this report.

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  3. Doglogbook movie clip

    By Ann Milligan in Welfare and Health

    This is a media file for Doglogbook.

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  4. The Kennel Club Breed Health Improvement Stategy - A Step by Step Guide

    By Ann Milligan in Welfare and Health

    2020 - The Kennel Club - Breed Health Improvement Strategy Toolkit
    https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/breed-health-co-ordinators/breed-health-improvement-strategy-toolkit/  
    NOTE: The downloadable PDF available here is an ARCHIVED document. 
     
    The Kennel Club
    BREED HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
    "This collection of tool kits is a resource intended to help Breed Health Coordinators maintain, develop and promote the health of their breed.. The Kennel Club recognise that Breed Health Coordinators are enthusiastic and motivated about canine health, but may not have the specialist
    knowledge or tools required to carry out some tasks. We hope these tool kits will be a good resource for current Breed Health Coordinators, and help individuals, who are new to the role,make a positive start.
    By using these tool kits, Breed Health Coordinators can expect to:
    • Accelerate the pace of improvement and depth of understanding of the health of their breed
    • Develop a step-by-step approach for creating a health plan
    • Implement a health survey to collect health information and to monitor progress
    The initial tool kit is divided into two sections, a Health Strategy Guide and a Breed Health Survey Toolkit."

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  5. The Kennel Club - Breed Specific DNA Tests - versions

    By Ann Milligan in Welfare and Health

    The use of DNA tests to manage dog health in populations of purebred dog breeds is constantly changing; new tests for mutations and breed specific tests are being introduced at a rapid pace.
    The Kennel Club recognises DNA tests and schemes in conjunction with breed clubs and laboratories, some of which are recorded by the Kennel Club on the registration database and are available to view via the online tool Health Test Results Finder.
    PLEASE NOTE: The files available here as downloads are ARCHIVED content that displays the DNA tests available for each breed along with an indication as to whether the test is part of the Assured Breeder Scheme (recommended or required) and whether it is recorded on the Kennel Club registration database. DNA tests are not yet available for every breed.
    Please see current (2020) information including the KC's coverage of  DNA tests at...
    https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-testing-simple-inherited-disorders/worldwide-dna-tests/.  
    Also see:
     
    https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/getting-started-with-health-testing-and-screening/

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  6. On the Origins of Breed Types by Means of Human Action-Peter Friedrich-

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    ON THE ORIGINS OF BREED TYPES BY MEANS OF HUMAN ACTION
    Slides from Peter Friedrich's plenary talk from the 4th IDHW, Windsor, 31 May 2019
    Also see: Friedrich, Peter, 2018, Questionable Phenotypic Traits in the Rottweiler - which offers information on valuable breed traits, comments on the "Redesigned Rottweilers with extreme characteristics..."  i.e. the impacts of trendiness supported by media and  human motivations to possess special, extravagant and innovative dogs."
     

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  7. Validation and Utilization of Genetic Tests in Dog Breeding - IDHW # 1 -J. Bell

    By Ann Milligan in 1st IDHW

    Jerold Bell outlines concerns involved with use of genetic tests - 2012 IDHW

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  8. Establishing Science-Based Standards for the Care and Welfare of Dogs in US Commercial Breeding Facilities-C. Croney

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Establishing Science-Based Standards for the Care and Welfare of Dogs in US Commercial Breeding Facilities

    4th IDHW presenter, Candace Croney's, talk covers Purdue's Center for Animal Welfare Science (CAWS) project which "aims to help the US pet industries address the socio-ethical and scientific (well-being) concerns embedded in commercial dog breeding. With the support of dog breeders, pet industry representatives, animal health and welfare experts, and other key stakeholders, the researchers are developing and testing voluntary standards for the care and well-being of dogs in commercial breeding facilities."
    More resources are available at: Purdue's Center for Animal Welfare Science (CAWS).

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  9. 4th IDHW BSHS-BMD-Health Testing

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    USA BMD StatisticsRegistrations and Health
    by Pat Long, May 2019
    This file contains statistics for Bernese Mountain Dogs tested for vWD, DM and Antegene's Histio PreTest.

    Also see the xls...
    AKC BMD registrations statistics 1937-current.xlsx

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  10. IDHW Genetics -Theme Outcomes

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW Theme Outcomes Presentations

    Discussion of Expert Panels, test validation, lab quality standards, proficiency and the HGTD.
    Also see DWN's ARTICLE:  Report from the Genetic Testing Theme, from the 4th International Dog Health Workshop
    " which should be viewed as a dynamic document summarizing the pre-thru-post 4th IDHW meeting activities around the Genetic Testing theme. Please note that additions and changes may occur. We will be welcoming comments and suggestions from participants in the workshop and working groups as we move forward. Please contact Aimee at aimee.llewellyn-zaidi@ipfdogs.com.

     

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  11. IDHW SUPPLY AND DEMAND - Theme Outcomes

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW Theme Outcomes Presentations

    excerpts...
    Main Areas of Concern
    Definitions and Clarifications, “Sustainable supply of dogs” Dog Traceability –Numbers and Origins Social Media / Online Presence Legislation Key Actions... “Human Behaviour Change”

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  12. IDHW Concept of Breed - Theme Outcomes

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW Theme Outcomes Presentations

    This overview offers discussion on definitions of "Breed"...
    excerpts...
    Pros and cons of the definitions we use today. Is it possible to have closed studbooks forever? Genetic diversity – why is that important? Benefits/risks/need to include the expanding population of ‘consumer-defined’ crosses in discussions and education?
    Two different scenarios
    Cross breeding projects Open studbooks

    21 downloads

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  13. Extremes-Communication - Theme Outcomes

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW Theme Outcomes Presentations

    Action plans for management of extremes in dog breeds... BOAS, brachycephalics, genetic testing, breed standards, involving stakeholders, and obesity topics are discussed.

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  14. 4th IDHW BSHS - Theme Outcomes

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW Theme Outcomes Presentations

    Excerpt...
    Our key activities
    Confirming what we mean by a breed health strategy, by reference to currently available examples Defining Health Strategy Providers and understanding the landscape of those providing direction, challenge and regulation (e.ggovernments, KCs, campaigners, breed clubs, vets) Understanding the challenges facing breed clubs, such as how to get started with a breed strategy, how to maintain momentum and how to accelerate progress The role of Kennel Clubs in the wider context (national and international), such as advocating for breeds, influencing legislation and providing resources for clubs and breeders Identifying and sharing currently available resources and tools to address these issues Identifying gaps in current capabilities (approaches, resources, tools) and how these might be addressed Viewing a demonstration of the IPFD’s new Health Strategies Database

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  15. Industry perspectives and actions on extremes - Royal Canin - Laureline Malineau

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Royal Canin's Laureline Malineau's presentation given at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop.
    * Notes for this presentation are accessible from the top left corner of the pages - click on the forward arrow on the bottom left of page 6 for a film (Loïc Moutault, CEO Royal Canin).

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  16. 4th IDHW Breed-Specific Health Strategies - DogWellNet Resources - Brenda Bonnett

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    “Get a GRIHP on Breed Health” - Breed Health Strategies Presentation given by Brenda Bonnett at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop.
    What’s a GRIHP?
    Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profile...

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  17. IWDB - The Irish Wolfhound Database - Per Arne Flatberg

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    This file is an expanded version of Per Arne Flatberg's  presentation of the Irish Wolfhound Database shared at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop in the Breed-Specific Health Strategies Theme sessions. "Made for Health Strategies", this international, open-access database offers robust, state of the art tools and materials to the IW breed community. 
    Also see DWN's Irish Wolfhound page.

    12 downloads

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  18. The Concept of Breed: Past, present - and future? - Helena Skarp

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    A presentation at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop by Helena Skarp that provides an overview of the concept of breed including a discussion of 'breed' in relation to selection, conservation, preservation,  genetic diversity and health.

    16 downloads

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  19. Supply and Demand: Online Puppy Trade -- Challenges and Actions - Sarah Ross

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Sarah Ross summarizes the heart of how supply/demand issues impact dog health and welfare in her presentation given at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop. Model solutions for legislation and enforcement are offered.

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  20. Supply and Demand: Ireland: Identifying Change - Jim Stephens

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Jim Stephens' presentation at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop includes information on the puppy trade in Ireland - legislation and issues underlying production/supply/demand are covered.

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  21. Supply and Demand - Brenda Bonnett

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Brenda Bonnett's presentation at the 4th International Dog Health Workshop introduces the complexities and impacts of the source of dogs.

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  22. Researcher Challenges impacting genetic test quality - Claire Wade

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Claire Wade's presentation from the 4th Dog Health Workshop covers researcher motivations and challenges in the field of genetic test development, validation, publication and communication - the presenter offers insights into the dog and researcher community's shared aims for use of genetic testing to enhance animal health and welfare.

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  23. Genetic Testing Theme Overview - Aimee Llewellyn-Zaidi

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    IPFD's HGTD Project Director, Aimee Llewellyn-Zaide provides an overview of the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs initiative - challenges and aims of providing quality genetic testing information to the dog community. 

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  24. Canine Welfare - The Human Element - Human Behaviour Change for Animals - Tamzin Furtado

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Tamzin Furtado's presentation from the 4th International Dog Health Workshop considers how human behaviours affect welfare.
    "There are good reasons why we should better understand human behaviour:
    It’s the root cause of most welfare issues– people doing, or not doing, certain care, management or training practices. It can help campaigns and work with clients (vets, trainers) to improve compliance, rapport and efficiency. We are used to considering animal behaviour, what about the human animal?"  

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  25. Exaggerations and Extremes in Dog - Conformation/Education and Communication - Åke Hedhammar

    By Ann Milligan in 4th IDHW

    Åke Hedhammar's presentation from the 4th International Dog Health Workshop addresses management concerns of brachycephalic breeds... efforts to improve health / welfare...
    How to change the perception of a desired dog in these breeds How to implement changes in / interpretations of breed standards

    13 downloads

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