Saturday presentations at 2nd IDHW on Genetic Testing
by
Jorg T. Epplen, Contents, e.g.:
genetic structure of breeds
DNA test development
DNA test application: consequences
Dr. Brenda Bonnett, CEO of the IPFD presented an overview of the organization, The International Partnership for Dogs and the web platform DogWellNet.com.
Prof. Åke Hedhammar gave a thoughtful perspective on historical and future issues of Breed-Specific Health strategies and the need for international collaboration.
2nd IDHW_Sunday_IPFD DWN_Breed-Specific_Åke Hedhammar.pdf
Dr. Dan O'Neill presented information on the Population Data emphasis on DogWellNet.com and on the contributions of VetCompass - a practice-based data collection and research effort in the UK:
Dr. Patrician Olson, USA, discussed broad aspects of health and welfare, including issues of commercial breeding, and highlighted the need for international collaboration.