Osteoarthritis is a common clinical and pathological end-point from a range of joint
disorders, that ultimately lead to structural and functional decline of the joint with associated …

The global rate of wildlife extinctions is accelerating, and the persistence of many species
requires conservation breeding programs. A central paradigm of these programs is to …

Gonadectomy is an important reproductive management tool employed in many countries,
and is highly prevalent in the US with an estimated 85% of dogs being neutered. Despite the …

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic disease, modulated by epigenetic and
environmental factors. To decrease the prevalence of CHD, the hip joints of many pure …

Objectives Comparison of PennHIP and a novel method to diagnose hip laxity, called the
Vezzoni modified Badertscher distension device technique. Methods In a total of 10 dogs, it …

Background Hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis continue to be prevalent problems in veterinary
and human medicine. Canine hip dysplasia is particularly problematic as it massively affects …

This article provides a comprehensive overview of methods for evaluating the suitability of
trainee dogs for assistance and guide work. It presents both current practices in industry as …

Hip and elbow dysplasia are common disorders in larger dog breeds and crosses, and a
known contributory factor to osteoarthritis, lameness and reduced mobility. Screening …

Canine hip dysplasia and developmental dysplasia of the human hip share demographic,
phenotypic, and clinical features including the predisposition to develop osteoarthritis in …

A screening program for hip dysplasia (HD) was introduced in Sweden during the 1950s for
German shepherd dogs, before for a few breeds and now any breed. Degree of canine HD …