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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2014; 27(05): 395-397
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-13-11-0140
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Combined prevalence of inherited skeletal disorders in dog breeds in Belgium

F. Coopman
1   Holbigenetics NV, Waarschoot, Belgium
3   Department of Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Biosciences Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
4   Department of Medical Imaging and Orthopedics, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
,
B. Broeckx
2   Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
,
E. Verelst
3   Department of Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Biosciences Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
,
D. Deforce
2   Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
,
J. Saunders
4   Department of Medical Imaging and Orthopedics, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
,
L. Duchateau
5   Department of Physiology and Biometrics, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
,
G. Verhoeven
4   Department of Medical Imaging and Orthopedics, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Received: 20 November 2013

Accepted: 11 June 2014

Publication Date:
22 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD), canine elbow dysplasia (CED), and humeral head osteochondrosis (HHOC) are inherited traits with uneven incidence in dog breeds. Knowledge of the combined prevalence of these three disorders is necessary to estimate the effect of the currently applied breeding strategies, in order to improve the genetic health of the population. Official screening results of the Belgian National Committee for Inherited Skeletal Disorders (NCSID) revealed that an average of 31.8% (CHD, CED, or both; n = 1273 dogs) and 47.2% (CHD, CED, HHOC, or a combination of these three diseases; n = 250 dogs) of dogs are mildly to severely affected by at least one skeletal disorder. According to the current breeding recommendations in some dog breeds in Belgium, these animals should be restricted (mild signs) or excluded (moderate to severe signs) from breeding. The introduction of genetic parameters, such as estimated breeding values, might create a better approach to gradually reduce the incidence of these complex inherited joint disorders, without compromising genetic population health.

Keywords

Canine hip dysplasia - canine elbow dysplasia - osteochondrosis - combined prevalence - Belgium
 

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