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In this article we provide a link to IPFD collaborator WSAVA's content pertaining to investigation of clinically relevant information on hereditary diseases and genetic predispositions in dogs.
See more on Hereditary Disease at WSAVA including an article on IPFD's Harmonization of Genetic Testing Database
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Dr Jerold Bell
Chair of the WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee (HDC)
"Hereditary disease is an important welfare issue in companion animals and, to reduce its impact, we urge veterinarians and breeders to adopt ‘health-conscious’ breeding techniques and to ensure the optimum use of pre-breeding physical examinations, genetic testing and counselling."“In order to achieve this, it is essential that veterinarians educate themselves as to the availability and proper use of genetic tests on their patients and for individual genetic tests to be validated for the specific disease and the breed being tested."
“The HGTD is a valuable resource which encourages genetic testing providers (GTPs) to embrace best practices, while the Breed Relevancy Ratings (BRR) indicate in which breeds a genetic test is validated. We recommend it to all WSAVA members.”
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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) “is an association of associations. Its membership is made up of veterinary organisations from all over the world, which are concerned with companion animals. Currently there are 113 member associations, representing more than 200,000 individual veterinarians from around the globe.”
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