Prevalence and genetic parameters for hip dysplasia in Italian population of purebred dogs

Prevalence and genetic parameters for hip dysplasia in Italian population of purebred dogs

This paper aimed to assess the prevalence of hip dysplasia (HD) in some breeds of dogs widely diffused in Italy and to estimate heritability of HD in German Shepherd and Boxer Italian populations. Data consisted of radiographic findings taken on 32,900 dogs (18,665 females and 14,225 males) of 7 bre...

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Main Authors: Luigi Gallo, Paolo Carnier, Paolo Piccinini, Giovanni Bittante, Enrico Sturaro, Lucia Menegazzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
Dogs, Hip dysplasia, Genetic parameters
Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/350

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