Resources for the Veterinary Community on DogWellNet.com. This is not a comprehensive listing - it is a starting point for finding relevant resources. Please visit the various areas of the site using the purple navigation bar and/or the Search function.

April 2018: HGTD IS ONLINE! Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs. harmonization-of-genetic-testing-for-dogs-2hgtd-12-2018.png

HGTD Quick Search

For Clients: The HGTD's genetic Counselling Resources provides access to basic introductory articles on genetics, articles on application of genetics in breed health management and advanced work in technical genetics research.

FOR VETERINARIANS

DOGWELLNET Resources and Links

Veterinarian Education
This section has material relevant to veterinarians, veterinary students and other health care professionals. Includes material from our IPFD Student Projects.
Health Research
This section focuses on completed work that is reported in journals with a formal evaluation process.
Research Projects
In this section we link to ongoing research projects of interest and relevance to dog breeding. These may relate to specific conditions, e.g. inherited conditions, or which focus on innovative approaches or population studies. In addition, we will link to research institutes and profile partnerships between researchers and breed clubs. Eventually, we hope to describe models of research partnerships and help connect dog breeders and researchers.
Canine Genetics and Epidemiology Journal
Resources for Veterinarians
A listing of organizations/links providing tools for investigation of clinically relevant information on hereditary diseases and genetic predispositions in dogs.
Kennel Scope

The Kennel Club's free quarterly e-newsletter to keep veterinary professionals informed of the latest news and developments in canine health.

Antibiotic Use Guidelines for Companion Animal Practice -- (external - from DKK's website, a publication of the Danish Small Animal Veterinary Association (SvHKS) -- A guide to achieving the best possible clinical response with the lowest risk of antibiotic resistance

AntibioticGuidelines - v1.4 (internal)

https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-events/news/amr-discussion-opens-new-podcast-series/

inFOCUS - An RCVS Knowledge clinical review team will assess journals to find the best research before sending veterinary professionals a bimonthly email with both summaries and the option to read originals." " inFOCUS watches all relevant veterinary journals (and more) to provide you with concise summaries of the most important, interesting or practice-critical primary and secondary material..."

Latest Research

Give the Dog a Genome

Breeds participating

Current canine research at the AHT

About AKC-CHF Research

AKC-CHF -- 2018 Research Grants Portfolio (external)

Canine Research at Universities and Veterinary Teaching Hospitals

Tufts: http://news.vet.tufts.edu/research/

Cambridge: BOAS: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/boas/research

Cambridge Clinical Trials: https://www.research.vet.cam.ac.uk/clinical-trials

Open Studies | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: https://www2.vet.cornell.edu/research-departments/cornell-veterinary-biobank/open-studies

AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

Clinical Trials Canada & US (Veterinary Cancer Society)

Population Data on Dogs, Health and Disease

Information on and links to sources of population data, including, e.g. population distribution of breeds, numbers of registrations as well as sources of population-based breed-specific disease data:

Data from Veterinarians | Insurance Data

Other IPFD Articles

Companion Animal Health and Longevity: Interplay with human-animal interactions

Resources for Clients

IPFD'S VETERINARY STUDENT'S PROJECTS

Sponsor: The Skippy Frank Fund (Skippy Frank Translational Medicine & Life Sciences Fund )

2017

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Our 2017 student, Ariel Minardi, developed articles, a blog and a video blog (‘vlog’) to share with the DogWellNet.com community. Ariel is a 3^rd year veterinary student from The Ohio State University and her project was generously sponsored by the Skippy Frank Fund.

IPFD Student Project 'B.A.R.K. | Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge' - Chronological Overview
The B.A.R.K. Blog | Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge

More...IPFD Student Project 'B.A.R.K. | Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Knowledge'

Project Objectives:

To research the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in dogs on an international level
To use a ‘One Health’ approach as a means of integrating knowledge for gathering information from experts in the veterinary, human medical, and environmental fields related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and behavior change.
To integrate alternative media methods of on-line learning as an educational experience for veterinarians, breeders, dog owners, and others involved with canine care.
To persuade stakeholders to change behaviors to a more prudent use of antimicrobials (PUA).

2016

Sponsor: The Skippy Frank Fund ( Skippy Frank Translational Medicine & Life Sciences Fund )

Colorado State University veterinary student Kelly Arthur's summer 2016 IPFD project, "A Veterinarian’s Role in the Ethics and Welfare of Breeding Dogs" was generously supported by the Skippy Frank Fund.

Kelly's blog provided thought-provoking topics for the DogWellNet.com community as she worked toward her veterinary degree.

More... A Veterinarian's Role in Ethics and Welfare of Breeding Dogs

Our first IPFD Student Kelly Arthur, developed articles, a blog, and interactive modules to share with the DogWellNet community. Kelly was a 3^rd year veterinary student from Colorado State University, and her project was generously supported by the Skippy Frank Fund. Below is an overview of the scope of Kelly’s completed project.

Project Objectives:

Explore the complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder aspects of ethical and welfare issues in breeding dogs; including impacts on dogs and people (human-dog interactions).
Interact with various stakeholders: breeders, veterinarians, researchers, etc. to gather information on the topic and gain an appreciation of their perspective.
Increase understanding of factors that challenge or support effective communication and good relationships between veterinarians and breeders.
Explore aspects of optimal information transfer for this material to various audiences.

FOR VETERINARY PARAPROFESSIONALS

AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation

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Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education (COE) and Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States.

Programs accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)