Stacey Sullivan: No financial relationships to disclose
Radiographic spinal scoring to improve spinal health in dachshunds has been used as a breeding managment tool for decades in Europe. More recently, a retrogene insertion (FGF4L2) has been shown to be associated with IVDD risk and short leg phenotype in dogs. What evidence is there to support the use of either of these tools in breeding managment of IVDD in dachshunds? Can we realistically breed away from disc disease risk in dachshunds? What happens to the short leg phenotype if breeders select against FGF4L2?
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the scientific basis behind current Dachshund Spinal Health Managment schemes
Upon completion, participant will be able to integrate recent scientific advacements into their understanding of exisiting Dachshund Spinal Health Magagment schemes
Upon completion, participant will be able to extrapolate how existing Dachshund Spinal Health Managment schemes might be improved upon integration of recent scientific advances
