About the dogs health a survey in the UK has been started. It was published in a news bbc.co.uk. According to its,
"More than 70,000 dog owners attached to 180 breed clubs are being asked to return information on disease, cause of death, birth defects, and other data.
The Kennel Club-backed survey will give the best picture yet of the frequency of breed-specific illnesses, such as the deafness seen in some Dalmatians.
It is hoped the data can then be used to develop new testing and breeding programmes to eliminate the conditions.
"Much of the information we have now is largely anecdotal," said Dr Jeff Sampson, the Kennel Club's canine genetics co-ordinator.
"The intention of the survey is to get - for the very first time - a real feel for the diseases that are out there and how frequently they occur.
"Breeders could then consider this information when selecting mates to put together and we would have a baseline against which we can measure improvements that might result from future health... Read More
In this survey DNA test of Dogs, case and affect etc. all the things has been include to proper health care of dogs.
"More than 70,000 dog owners attached to 180 breed clubs are being asked to return information on disease, cause of death, birth defects, and other data.
The Kennel Club-backed survey will give the best picture yet of the frequency of breed-specific illnesses, such as the deafness seen in some Dalmatians.
It is hoped the data can then be used to develop new testing and breeding programmes to eliminate the conditions.
"Much of the information we have now is largely anecdotal," said Dr Jeff Sampson, the Kennel Club's canine genetics co-ordinator.
"The intention of the survey is to get - for the very first time - a real feel for the diseases that are out there and how frequently they occur.
"Breeders could then consider this information when selecting mates to put together and we would have a baseline against which we can measure improvements that might result from future health... Read More
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