Podcast
Dan O’Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS: VetCompass and Inherited Disease
Dan O’Neill, MVB, PhD, FRCVS is a veterinary epidemiologist who studies canine disorders that have...
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Functional Thoughts
The FDC’s Stance on Chondrodystrophy (CDDY)
The Functional Dog Collaborative is grateful to Dr. Danika Bannasch for her insights on chondrodystrophy...
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The Library
Understanding early risk factors for diseases in adult dogs: What we know so far and what future research should study
Understanding early risk factors for diseases in adult dogs: What we know so far and...
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Education Genetics Research Physical Health/Disease Podcast
Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD: Chondrodystrophy
Helpful Definitions chondrodystrophy (CDDY) – a genetic mutation that causes abnormal vertebral discs with premature...
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Podcast
Breeding for Companion Personalities: Carolyn Kelly, RN and Erica Pytlovany, KPA CTP
Carolyn Kelly is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in human health...
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Hybrid Vigor in Dogs
Nicholas, FW, et al. “Hybrid vigour in dogs?” Vet J. 214 (2016): 77-83. This article is a...
Sep
The Relationship Between Maternal Care and Rat Behavior
Caldji, Cristian, et al. “Maternal care during infancy regulates the development of neural systems mediating...
Sep
Heritability of Behavior Meta-Analysis
Hradecká, L., et al. Heritability of behavioural traits in domestic dogs: A meta-analysis.” Applied Animal Behavior...
Aug