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[Elbow dysplasia in the dog].
1Veterinär-Medizinische Klinik und Röntgenabteilung, Universität Zürich.
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common inherited condition in large breed dogs, potentially affecting up to 50% of some breeds. Selective breeding programs can effectively reduce the incidence and severity of ED in offspring.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Orthopedics
- Canine Genetics
- Developmental Biology
Context:
- Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a prevalent developmental orthopedic disease in dogs exceeding 20 kg.
- It can lead to significant joint pathology, including arthrosis and impaired athletic performance.
- Key forms include fragmented medial coronoid process, medial humeral osteochondrosis, and ununited anconeal process.
Purpose:
- To investigate the hereditary basis of elbow dysplasia, particularly osteochondrosis, in Labrador Retrievers.
- To evaluate the efficacy of selective breeding programs in mitigating ED.
- To propose the implementation of similar breeding strategies in Switzerland.
Summary:
- Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common developmental malformation in large breed dogs, with fragmented medial coronoid process, osteochondrosis, and ununited anconeal process being the most frequent manifestations.
- A hereditary component for osteochondrosis in Labrador Retrievers is supported by evidence.
- A Swedish breeding program successfully reduced the frequency and severity of ED in offspring through selection of ED-free dogs.
Impact:
- Successful reduction in ED frequency and severity observed in Swedish offspring.
- Highlights the potential for genetic selection to control ED in canine populations.
- Recommends the adoption of similar selective breeding programs for ED in Switzerland.