From previous research funded by AgriFutures Australia, it is known that on average that Australian livestock producers own three to four dogs, and 90% of these are Kelpies, Collies or a cross of these two breeds. Most livestock herding dogs are purchased from a dedicated breeder and used as...

Two hip quality phenotypes - a hip-extended score assigned by a board certified radiologist and the PennHIP distraction index - were analyzed to estimate genetic parameters and to calculate estimated breeding values used for selecting replacement breeders. Radiographs obtained at 12-18 months of...

Objectives: In humans, serum zonulin, a biomarker of intestinal permeability, correlates with underlying enteropathies and has potential application as a therapeutic target. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum zonulin as a biomarker for canine chronic enteropathy. Materials and Methods:...

There are no reports in available literature on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in dogs in Nigeria and reference values for fasting blood glucose levels (FBGL) of locally available dog breeds. This study evaluated the FBGL of dogs presented for veterinary care in Warri, Nigeria, determined ...

Birth weight (bW) is considered an indicator of neonatal maturity and a predictor of neonatal mortality. According to its importance, many efforts have been made so far to identify physiological body weight ranges at birth. Due to the high heterogeneity among breeds, optimal bW is difficult to...

Dogs have long shared close relationships with many humans. Due to the large number of dogs in human populations, they are often involved in crimes. Occasionally, canine biological evidence such as saliva, bloodstains and hairs can be found at crime scenes. Accordingly, canine DNA can be used as...

Canine hip dysplasia (HD) is a complex developmental disease of the coxo-femoral joint and is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs. Due to the genetic contribution, most of the programs fighting against HD recommend selective breeding that excludes affected dogs. Using the...

Canine hip dysplasia is a complex developmental disease of the coxo-femoral joint and one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs. Due to the genetic contribution, most of the programs fighting against hip dysplasia recommend selective breeding that excludes affected dogs. In France, the...

Background: Computed tomography (CT) has been used to estimate body composition and determine tissue distribution in dogs, despite limited validation. This may introduce error into estimates of body composition studies and its effect on health in dogs. Further, the modality has not been validated...

Agility competition is a discipline of canine sports in which dogs complete the obstacle course in specific order racing against the clock. The aim of this study was to estimate the impact of applied manual therapy techniques on the movement parameters of dogs. The movement of the dogs was...