Sentences with phrase «breeding of affected animals»

In appropriate cases, we offer medical treatment of pyometra and manage the subsequent breeding of affected animals.

Not exact matches

Animals that rely on river conditions at a certain time of year in order to breed or find food could be affected by surprise floods.

The study builds on existing research to better understand the etiology of compulsive disorders in animals such as CCD, which affects Doberman pinschers and other canine breeds.

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«As with any genetic problem, early diagnosis of the affected animals can keep them from being used for breeding and, therefore, should help reduce or eliminate the gene from the breed,» Dr. Best explains.

Bear in mind that the age and type of species of pet you have, including its breed, may greatly affect any animal training issues.

Factors affecting the level of risk of heartworm infection include the climate (temperature, humidity), the species of mosquitoes in the area, presence of mosquito breeding areas, and presence of animal reservoirs (infected dogs, foxes, coyotes).

While the disease can affect any animal, dogs from the following breeds may be at an increased risk of developing Addison's disease: Standard poodle, Great Dane, Portuguese water dog, West Highland white terrier, Rottweiler, English springer spaniel, Welsh springer spaniel, German shorthaired pointer, Soft - coated wheaten terrier, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, and the Bearded collie.

Factors affecting the level of risk of heartworm infection include the climate (temperature and humidity), the species of mosquitoes in the area, presence of mosquito breeding areas and presence of animal «reservoirs» (such as infected dogs, foxes or coyotes).

This is especially important if the dog you are considering belongs to one of the commonly affected breeds, and even more so if you are thinking about breeding the animal in the future.

With Miniatures being a breed with a small genetic base and a great deal of documentary evidence on affected animals in previous generations it appears that once funding is raised this should be a relatively easy problem to find a solution to.

The Society also reports, «Factors affecting the level of risk of heartworm infection include the climate (temperature, humidity), the species of mosquitoes in the area, presence of mosquito breeding areas and presence of animal reservoirs (such as infected dogs or coyotes).»

Testing the parents and making sure two carriers are never bred can rule out the possibility of producing affected animals.

As there is no evidence to suggest a mode of inheritance for this problem, CERF considers it a «breeder option» to breed affected animals.

The high incidence of seizures in the Irish wolfhound along with the decreased longevity in affected animals and unsatisfactory treatment modalities underscore the need for a breeding program designed to eliminate the disease from the breed.

Because genetics probably play a strong role in the development of obsessive compulsive disorders, the consensus among most experts is that affected animals should not be bred.

Identification of affected breeding animals is essential to prevent the spread of the condition within the breed.

The ridgeback ranks number six in terms of most affected breeds for thyroid problems recorded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

Dr. Jesty and her 10 years experience in companion animal cardiology will present up to date information the diagnosis and treatment of Boxer Cardiomyopathy (heart disease), which commonly affects this loyal breed of dog.

He does note that as vision is not thought to be affected, the condition can be considered to be a blemish, and should not by itself cause the removal of an otherwise sound animal from one's breeding program.

If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, gather the following information and then call the NAPCC: give your name, address, and telephone number; the species, breed, age, sex, and weight of each animal affected; the substance the animal ingested if known; the package containing the substance if available; the time that has elapsed since ingestion; and the symptoms the animal is showing.

Take appropriate care with near relatives of affected animals and cease breeding them if they frequently produce the disease.

Many of our professional members interact, either personally or professionally, with many, if not all, of the breeds affected by breed specific legislation and will bear witness to the fact that animal learning is not breed specific.

Dominant traits that are obvious under a year of age are easy to eliminate simply by not breeding affected animals.

The most important things a breeder can do is to be informed enough about the diseases in their breed to recognize possible symptoms, to carefully observe their breeding animals and offspring and keep accurate records of symptoms, age of onset and relationships of individuals in affected families and of their living environments.

It appears that the presence of the rough, yellow teeth is hereditary in nature, and most breeders recommend against using an affected animal in a breeding program.

There appears to be a strong primary genetic predisposition to goniodysgenesis, since some lineages of the breed have a high number of affected animals and goniodysgenesis in these lineages is associated with increased likelihood of developing glaucoma (http://bc-glaucomadatabase.synthasite.com/).

EARLY THYROID DISEASE (THYROIDITIS) COMPENSATORY AND CLINICAL CANINE HYPOTHYROIDISM Most of the confusion about the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease in purebred or mixed breed dogs today stems from the expectation that affected animals must show clinical signs of inadequate thyroid hormonal production (i.e. hypothyroidism) in order to have the disease.

Because of the strong genetic component, the only realistic way to prevent von Willebrand disease is to remove clinically affected animals from the breeding population.

With an array of problems that may have a common end result of blindness, informed breeders will not breed affected animals because those with «mild disease» may still produce severely affected offspring.

Unfortunately, it is more complicated than traits like coat colour where a dominant gene will show up in all offspring carrying the gene and elimination of a problem is as simple as not breeding affected animals.

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These tests may allow identification of both affected animals and genetic carriers to aid further in making informed breeding decisions.

Beyond the typical animal who may have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, valve defects, abnormal blood pressure, Heartworm Disease, and other conditions that affect the Cardiovascular system - «normal» animals who may be of a breed predisposed to cardiac problems (Bengal cats and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or Dobermans Dilated Cardiomyopathy), a dog who has recovered from Heartworm infection, a cat with Hyperthyroidism who would be prone to developing a heart condition, or any animal that you desire to support Cardiovascular health for - CardioBoost is a wonderful consideration.

And even though reputable breeders strive to only breed the fittest of their dogs, purebred animals still have characteristic health problems that can affect lifespan.

Roaming animals, looking to breed and wandering neighborhoods, affect quality of life for humans.

In research by the Ortheopedic Foundation for Animals, the Italian Greyhound was found to be the least affected by hip dysplasia out of 157 breeds.

This would seem to indicate that removing these animals from a breeding program would serve no purpose, but conversely, due to the relative infrequency of generalized mange, any affected individual should be surgically neutered.

Comparison of golden retrievers and dogs affected by breed specific legislation regarding aggressive behavior, 2002, Stefanie A. Off, DVM, Esther Schalke, DVM, Amelie M von Gaertner, DVM, Hansjoachim Hackbarth, DVM, PhD, Institute for Animal Welfare and Behavior, University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, Hanover, Germany)

This notion is supported by the lack of a sex predisposition, and the observation that affected animals can originate from the breeding of non-affected dogs.

This pedigree is composed of nearly 300 dogs, including 125 animals affected with the breed - specific retinopathy.