Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Listing of inherited disorders in animals (LIDA): an online relational database, using non-technical descriptions written by veterinary students.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary medical education
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- McGreevy, Paul D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Animal Behaviour in the Faculty of Veterinary Science · Australia
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
There is a new online database that helps pet owners and breeders learn about inherited health issues in dogs. It includes information on over 500 genetic disorders and allows users to search by the 180 dog breeds recognized in Australia. This resource was created with input from various organizations, including breeders and animal welfare groups, to help raise awareness about these health problems. The goal is to educate veterinarians and encourage breeders to adopt practices that can reduce the chances of these disorders appearing in future generations of dogs.
Abstract
This online database uses a search facility that allows users to select from the 180 recognized dog breeds in Australia and find out which ones are prone to the more than 500 inherited disorders on record. It was developed in consultation with a number of supporting organizations, including the local breeders' governing body and animal-welfare groups, as well as owners. It is hoped that, although primarily for veterinary education, the Web site will increase awareness among breeders and may encourage them to adopt breeding programs that decrease the occurrence of the most prevalent disorders.
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