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Kieler IN, Persson SM, Hagman R, Marinescu VD, Hedhammar Å, Strandberg E, Lindblad-Toh K, Arendt ML. Genome wide association study in Swedish Labrador retrievers identifies genetic loci associated with hip dysplasia and body weight. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6090. [PMID: 38480780 PMCID: PMC10937653 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56060-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have been utilized to identify genetic risk loci associated with both simple and complex inherited disorders. Here, we performed a GWAS in Labrador retrievers to identify genetic loci associated with hip dysplasia and body weight. Hip dysplasia scores were available for 209 genotyped dogs. We identified a significantly associated locus for hip dysplasia on chromosome 24, with three equally associated SNPs (p = 4.3 × 10-7) in complete linkage disequilibrium located within NDRG3, a gene which in humans has been shown to be differentially expressed in osteoarthritic joint cartilage. Body weight, available for 85 female dogs, was used as phenotype for a second analysis. We identified two significantly associated loci on chromosome 10 (p = 4.5 × 10-7) and chromosome 31 (p = 2.5 × 10-6). The most associated SNPs within these loci were located within the introns of the PRKCE and CADM2 genes, respectively. PRKCE has been shown to play a role in regulation of adipogenesis whilst CADM2 has been associated with body weight in multiple human GWAS. In summary, we identified credible candidate loci explaining part of the genetic inheritance for hip dysplasia and body weight in Labrador retrievers with strong candidate genes in each locus previously implicated in the phenotypes investigated.
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- Ida Nordang Kieler
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department for Breeding and Health, Swedish Kennel Club, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- SciLifeLab, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- SciLifeLab, Uppsala, Sweden
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
- SciLifeLab, Uppsala, Sweden.
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McClosky M, Cole S, Seidel EJ, Hess RS. Clinical Differences in Dogs with Enterococcal Bacteriuria Compared with Other Bacteriuria: A Retrospective, Case-Control Study. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2024; 60:53-59. [PMID: 38394693 DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-7355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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A retrospective case-control study was performed to determine the clinical differences between dogs with enterococcal bacteriuria (n = 96 cases) and control dogs with any other bacteriuria (n = 288). More dogs with nonenterococcal bacteriuria demonstrated lower urinary tract clinical signs such as hematuria, pollakiuria, and stranguria (40% versus 27%, P = .02). Recessed vulva (odds ratio [OR] 2.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.4-4.2, P < .001), hyperadrenocorticism (OR 0.149, 95% CI 0.004-0.066, P = .03), chronic kidney disease (OR 2.29, 95% CI 1.14-4.51, P = .01), and myelopathy (OR 5.77, 95% CI 3.07-10.82, P < .001) were more common in dogs with enterococcal bacteriuria. Enterococcus spp. cases were more likely to have polymicrobial growth than controls (OR 28.52; 95% CI 12.63-69.62, P ≤ .001). Pugs (OR 7.4, 95% CI 2.6-19.9, P < .001), bearded collies (OR 24.3, 95% CI 2.9-205.5, P = .003), and Saint Bernards (OR 17.3, CI 1.9-154.4, P = .01) had increased odds of enterococcal growth compared with mixed-breed dogs. In the control (but not the case) population, there was an association between resolution of clinical signs and administration of antimicrobials (P = .01). The signalment, clinical signs, comorbidities, and response to therapy in dogs with enterococcal bacteriuria are different from dogs with other bacteriuria.
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- Megan McClosky
- From the Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (M.M., E.J.S., R.S.H.), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathobiology (S.C.), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (M.M., E.J.S., R.S.H.), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (M.M., E.J.S., R.S.H.), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Vandekerckhove LMJ, Herregodts S, Saunders JH, Broeckx BJG. Quantifying the Stress in Stress Radiographs to Determine Sufficient Laxity of the Coxofemoral Joint: A Canine Hip Dysplasia Cadaveric Study. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2024; 37:23-29. [PMID: 37611619 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE While it has been known for a long time that laxity in the hip joint is the primary cause of degenerative changes later on in canine hip dysplasia, limited data are available on the fundamental characteristics that define the procedure used to quantify this. The aim of this study was to evaluate the force-laxity relation to assess the repeatability of repeated cycles of stress on the hip joint and determine the force necessary tomeasure a sufficient proportion of laxity present in hip joints. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-four canine cadavers underwent a radiographic protocol including stress radiographs with increasing force using the Vezzoni modified Badertscher distension measuring device (VMBDmD). Three dogs underwent five repeat examinations. The laxity index (LI) and osteoarthritis were scored. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The curves and the maximal LI (LImax) were not significantly influenced by osteoarthritis, weight, gender, and side. The position of the VMBDmD influenced the curve but not the LImax. The force-laxity curve itself and the LImax were repeatable, which indicated that it did not cause permanent damage to the joint and also confirmed the practicability of the procedure. Ninety percent of hip joints reached sufficient laxity at a force of 95.32 N, which is realistically achievable. Further studies are necessary before extrapolating these results to patients and to further enlighten the biomechanics of stress radiographs.
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- Louis M J Vandekerckhove
- Department of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Electrical Energy, Metal, Mechanical Construction and Systems, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Veterinary and Biosciences, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Gomes MVF, Rahal SC, dos Santos IFC, Dadalto CR, Mamprim MJ, Negrão RR, Hormaza JM, Tsunemi MH, Gómez Álvarez CB. Long-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Hind Limb Muscles, Gait and Pain in Lame Dogs with Borderline-to-Severe Hip Dysplasia-A Pilot Study. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3456. [PMID: 38003074 PMCID: PMC10668759 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This pilot study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) on hind limb muscles, gait and pain in lame dogs with borderline-to-severe hip dysplasia. Ten lame client-owned dogs with borderline-to-severe hip dysplasia, aged from 1.5 to 9.0 years and weighing 14.5 to 53.0 kg, were enrolled. The WBV training program consisted of 15 min sessions three times weekly for 16 weeks. Muscles of the hind limbs were evaluated using measurements of thigh circumference, the cross-sectional thickness of selected hind limb muscles by ultrasound assessment, and vastus lateralis muscle activity determined by surface electromyography (EMG). Lameness and clinical signs of pain were assessed by visual lameness scoring, orthopedic examination and an owner-based questionnaire. Kinetic analysis was performed by using a pressure-sensitive walkway. Manual thigh circumference measurements of both hind limbs showed significant increases over the trial period with a greater degree of change observed after week 8. Ultrasound measurements of the left gluteal muscles and the quadriceps femoris muscles of both hind limbs showed significant increases in the cross-section thickness post WBV. Owner's perception of pain also showed a decrease in signs of pain at week 12 and week 16 compared to baseline. Based on graphs of the EMG activity patterns of the vastus lateralis muscle, 65% of the hind limbs had an improvement after 48 WBV sessions when compared to pre-session patterns. However, no significant differences were observed in visual lameness evaluation and kinetic analysis. Therefore, further studies will help to better clarify the role of WBV in canine rehabilitation protocols.
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- Mayara Viana Freire Gomes
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, Brazil; (M.V.F.G.); (I.F.C.d.S.); (C.R.D.); (M.J.M.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, Brazil; (M.V.F.G.); (I.F.C.d.S.); (C.R.D.); (M.J.M.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, Brazil; (M.V.F.G.); (I.F.C.d.S.); (C.R.D.); (M.J.M.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, Brazil; (M.V.F.G.); (I.F.C.d.S.); (C.R.D.); (M.J.M.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, Brazil; (M.V.F.G.); (I.F.C.d.S.); (C.R.D.); (M.J.M.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Institute, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil; (R.R.N.); (J.M.H.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Institute, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil; (R.R.N.); (J.M.H.)
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- Department of Biodiversity and Biostatistics, Bioscience Institute, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK
- Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London UB8 3PH, UK
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Beier SL, de Lima MPA, de Sousa FG, Silva RA, Fagundes N, Bovi MF, Tôrres RCS. Comparison of two sedation protocols for diagnostic radiography in dogs with hip dysplasia. Vet Anim Sci 2023; 20:100294. [PMID: 37180767 PMCID: PMC10172832 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2023.100294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Hip dysplasia is an alteration with a high incidence in large dogs. The aim of the study was to compare the association of xylazine or dexmedetomidine with fentanyl for radiography with joint distractor for the diagnosis of hip dysplasia. Fifteen healthy dogs, German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd, were randomly submitted to treatments 0.2 mg/kg xylazine + 2.5 µg/kg fentanyl (XF) or 2 µg/kg dexmedetomidine + 2.5 µg/kg fentanyl (DF), intravenously. HR, f, SAP, MAP, DAP and TR were evaluated at intervals of 5 min before and after the administration of treatments; pH, PaCO2, PaO2, BE, HCO3-, SaO2, Na+, K+ and Hb at 5 and 15 min after treatment administration; and the quality of sedation at intervals of 5 min after administration of treatments. Latency, duration, and recovery times were also compared. The HR values showed a significant reduction in both groups, as well as pH, PaCO2, PaO2 and SaO2. Latency, duration and recovery times, and quality of sedation did not differ statistically between groups. Xylazine and fentanyl or dexmedetomidine and fentanyl combinations provide adequate sedation and analgesia for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures for hip dysplasia. However, oxygen supplementation is recommended to increase protocol safety.
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- Corresponding author at: Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Veterinary School, Federal University of Minas Gerais 6627 Antônio Carlos Av, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Pilli M, Seyrek Intas D, Etikan I, Yigitgor P, Kramer M, Tellhelm B, von Puckler K. The Role of Femoral Head Size and Femoral Head Coverage in Dogs with and without Hip Dysplasia. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10020120. [PMID: 36851424 PMCID: PMC9961810 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10020120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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The subject of hip dysplasia in dogs is still current and preoccupies both animal owners and veterinarians. Major factors affecting the development of the disorder are hip laxity and incongruent joints. Many studies on etiology, pathogenesis, and early diagnosis have been performed to reduce prevalence and select healthy dogs for breeding. The purpose of the present study was to investigate a possible relationship between dysplasia and femoral head area (FHA), femoral coverage by the acetabulum (CFH) and cranio-caudal distance of the dorsal acetabular rim (CrCdAR). Radiographs of a total of 264 skeletally mature dogs with similar physical characteristics (German wirehaired pointers (GWP), German shepherd dogs (GSD) and Labrador retrievers (LAB)) presented for routine hip dysplasia screening were recruited for the study. FHA, CFH and CrCdAR were measured and related to dysplasia status. Evaluations of FHA (p = 0.011), CFH (p < 0.001) and CrCdAR length (p = 0.003) measurements revealed significant interactions between breed, sex and FCI scores, so they had to be assessed separately. The results revealed that FHA tends to decrease as the hip dysplasia score worsens. There was no significant relationship between FHA and dysplasia assessment. FHA is breed-specific and is larger in normal and near-normal male (p = 0.001, p = 0.020) and female (p = 0.001, p = 0.013) GWP compared to GSD, respectively. FHA is greater in normal male GWP (p = 0.011) and GSD (p = 0.040) compared to females. There was a significant and strong positive correlation between FHA and CrCdAR in all breeds and sexes. Additionally, FCI scoring had a medium (GWP, GSD) to strong (LAB) negative correlation with CFH.
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- Mehmet Pilli
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, Near East Avenue, Nicosia 99010, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, Near East Avenue, Nicosia 99010, Turkey
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +90-392-6751000 (ext. 3155) or +90-533-8564912
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Near East Avenue, Nicosia 99010, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Gorukle Campus, Nilufer, Bursa 16059, Turkey
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- Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Development and validation of a device to measure the force applied to the coxofemoral joint during stress radiography for early diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia. Med Eng Phys 2023; 112:103953. [PMID: 36842777 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.103953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Hip dysplasia is a common orthopaedic condition in dogs and stress radiography is the best diagnostic tool for early diagnosis. Objective force guidelines are lacking, leaving room for errors and fraud during screening. Our objective was to develop an accurate and validated measuring device that allows quantification of the applied force in vivo in real-time during stress radiographic imaging. A two-step approach was followed. First, four load cells were incorporated in the original Vezzoni Modified Badertscher Distension Device (VMBDD) and a dedicated computer program was developed. In vitro evaluations of the accuracy demonstrated a trueness of 0.19 N (0.1%FS) and precision of 0.26 N (0.2%FS) for the individual loadcells. The trueness and precision of the assembled VMBDmD were 0.02 N (0.02%FS) and 0.52 N (0.38%FS). Secondly, the modified device was tested on several cadavers. The device was similar in use as the VMBDD, did not interfere with radiographic acquisition, gave the operator real-time feedback, and linked the force with the radiograph. Altogether, we describe the accuracy of the VMBDmD and have evaluated its use in cadavers. We saw that the device successfully quantified and stored the applied force in real-time during stress radiography.
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Binversie EE, Momen M, Rosa GJM, Davis BW, Muir P. Across-breed genetic investigation of canine hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and anterior cruciate ligament rupture using whole-genome sequencing. Front Genet 2022; 13:913354. [PMID: 36531249 PMCID: PMC9755188 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.913354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Here, we report the use of genome-wide association study (GWAS) for the analysis of canine whole-genome sequencing (WGS) repository data using breed phenotypes. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were called from WGS data from 648 dogs that included 119 breeds from the Dog10K Genomes Project. Next, we assigned breed phenotypes for hip dysplasia (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) HD, n = 230 dogs from 27 breeds; hospital HD, n = 279 dogs from 38 breeds), elbow dysplasia (ED, n = 230 dogs from 27 breeds), and anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL rupture, n = 279 dogs from 38 breeds), the three most important canine spontaneous complex orthopedic diseases. Substantial morbidity is common with these diseases. Previous within- and between-breed GWAS for HD, ED, and ACL rupture using array SNPs have identified disease-associated loci. Individual disease phenotypes are lacking in repository data. There is a critical knowledge gap regarding the optimal approach to undertake categorical GWAS without individual phenotypes. We considered four GWAS approaches: a classical linear mixed model, a haplotype-based model, a binary case-control model, and a weighted least squares model using SNP average allelic frequency. We found that categorical GWAS was able to validate HD candidate loci. Additionally, we discovered novel candidate loci and genes for all three diseases, including FBX025, IL1A, IL1B, COL27A1, SPRED2 (HD), UGDH, FAF1 (ED), TGIF2 (ED & ACL rupture), and IL22, IL26, CSMD1, LDHA, and TNS1 (ACL rupture). Therefore, categorical GWAS of ancestral dog populations may contribute to the understanding of any disease for which breed epidemiological risk data are available, including diseases for which GWAS has not been performed and candidate loci remain elusive.
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- Emily E. Binversie
- Comparative Orthopaedic and Genetics Research Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Comparative Orthopaedic and Genetics Research Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Comparative Orthopaedic and Genetics Research Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States,*Correspondence: Peter Muir,
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Dog-human translational genomics: state of the art and genomic resources. J Appl Genet 2022; 63:703-716. [PMID: 36074326 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-022-00721-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Innovative models for medical research are strongly required nowadays. Convincing evidence supports dog as the most suitable spontaneous model for several human genetic diseases. Decades of studies on dog genome allowed the identification of hundreds of mutations causing genetic disorders, many of which are proposed as counterparts responsible for human diseases. Traditionally, the murine model is the most extensively used in human translational research. However, this species shows large physiological differences from humans, and it is kept under a controlled artificial environment. Conversely, canine genetic disorders often show pathophysiological and clinical features highly resembling the human counterpart. In addition, dogs share the same environment with humans; therefore, they are naturally exposed to many risk factors. Thus, different branches of translational medicine aim to study spontaneously occurring diseases in dogs to provide a more reliable model for human disorders. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the knowledge and resources available today for all the researchers involved in the field of dog-human translational medicine. Some of the main successful examples from dog-human translational genomics are reported, such as the canine association studies which helped to identify the causal mutation in the human counterpart. We also illustrated the ongoing projects aiming to create public canine big datasets. Finally, specific online databases are discussed along with several information resources that can speed up clinical translational research.
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Matsubara L, Teixeira L, Mesquita L, Landeira-Fernandez J, Anunciação L, Luna S. Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI) for dogs with clinical signs of osteoarthritis and preliminary evidence of its clinical utility. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-12542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties and clinical use of the Brazilian version of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI) in dogs with hip dysplasia (HD). Forty-three dogs with HD and 16 clinically normal dogs were enrolled. The HD dogs were treated daily with 4.4mg/kg carprofen (GT = 21) or placebo (GP = 19), for four weeks. Owners completed the CBPI at two weeks (W-2) and immediately before the start of the treatment (W0), two (W2) and four (W4) weeks during treatment, and two weeks (W6) after the end of treatment. The internal structure was accessed, and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.97, indicating the high internal consistency of the instrument. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) suggested the retention of one component, which accounted for 78% of the variability. The ROC curve analysis concluded that the score 3 has an excellent performance to discriminate between normal and possible HD dogs (AUC of 0.973). There was no difference between dogs treated with carprofen versus placebo. The instrument in Portuguese showed construct and criterion validity and reliability to be used in dogs with HD.
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- Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Four novel genes associated with longevity found in Cane corso purebred dogs. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:188. [PMID: 35590325 PMCID: PMC9118790 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03290-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Longevity-related genes have been found in several animal species as well as in humans. The goal of this study was to perform genetic analysis of long-lived Cane corso dogs with the aim to find genes that are associated with longevity. Results SNPs with particular nucleotides were significantly overrepresented in long-lived dogs in four genes, TDRP, MC2R, FBXO25 and FBXL21. In FBXL21, the longevity-associated SNP localises to the exon. In the FBXL21 protein, tryptophan in long-lived dogs replaced arginine present in reference dogs. Conclusions Four SNPs associated with longevity in dogs were identified using GWAS and validated by DNA sequencing. We conclude that genes TDRP, MC2R, FBXO25 and FBXL21 are associated with longevity in Cane corso dogs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12917-022-03290-9.
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Imaging diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia with and without human exposure to ionizing radiation. Vet J 2021; 276:105745. [PMID: 34464723 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hip dysplasia (HD) is one of the most common hereditary orthopaedic diseases in dogs, with serious implications for the quality of life of the affected animals. Radiographic screening is essential for the selection of breeding stock in some at-risk breeds, and radiography is also used in the diagnosis of clinical HD cases. A definitive diagnosis of HD is based on radiographic examination, and the most commonly used view is the ventrodorsal hip extended projection, sometimes in combination with various hip stress-based techniques. Radiographic images require high quality positioning and dogs are usually anesthetized and often manually restrained to facilitate optimal positioning. The 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA) principle used in human radioprotection is not always fulfilled in veterinary practice, except in the UK, where human exposure to ionizing radiation in veterinary medicine is strictly regulated. While each dose of ionizing radiation is small, doses accumulate over a lifetime, which can eventually result in substantial radiation exposure. Therefore, manual restraint should be avoided and mechanical immobilization, sedation or general anaesthesia should be used. This review examines the biological effects of human exposure to ionizing radiation and common sources of veterinary exposure. The diagnostic quality of imaging methods for the diagnosis of canine HD is compared between manually restrained and hands-free dog positioning. Hands-free radiographic techniques are available to assess hip laxity, degenerative joint changes and hip osseous structure while preserving image quality, and can be used to select animals for breeding or for the diagnosis of HD.
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Lackmann F, Forterre F, Brunnberg L, Loderstedt S. Epidemiological study of congenital malformations of the vertebral column in French bulldogs, English bulldogs and pugs. Vet Rec 2021; 190:e509. [PMID: 34021609 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital vertebral body malformations (CVBMs) have retrospectively been investigated in British and American canine populations. This study prospectively evaluates occurrence, localization, type and characteristic of CVBM along the entire vertebral column in a cohort of French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs and Pug dogs from Germany. METHODS Prospective clinical and radiological screenings for CVBM were performed in brachycephalic dogs presented for reasons unrelated to neurological problems. Neurological and orthopaedic examinations as well as radiographs in two orthogonal planes of the entire vertebral column including the tail were performed in all dogs. Cobb angle and vertebral step were determined. Associations between CVBM, tail malformation, neurological deficits and occurrence of concurrent orthopaedic diseases were investigated. RESULTS A total of 707 VBMs were identified in the whole vertebral column of 169 of 265 brachycephalic dogs. The most common types of CVBMs were ventral wedge shape (48%), dorsal wedge shape (14%) and shortened vertebral body (14%). A new type of malformation was investigated: dorsal wedge shape vertebrae. There was significant association between severe tail malformations with CVBM. Neurological deficits were significantly associated with ventrolateral wedge shape, dorso lateral hemivertebrae, Cobb angle > 30% and vertebral step ≥1.75 mm. Orthopaedic conditions were not significantly associated with CVBM. CONCLUSION Kyphotic Cobb angle and vertebral step are radiological findings associated with neurological deficits. We propose severe tail malformation as an easy and accurate selection factor for determining breeding dogs.
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- Felix Lackmann
- Small Animal Clinic, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Small Animal Clinic, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Small Animal Clinic, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Small Animal, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Alves JC, Santos A, Jorge P, Lavrador C, Carreira LM. Comparison of clinical and radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis in contralateral hip joints of fifty working dogs. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248767. [PMID: 33735210 PMCID: PMC7971486 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the symmetry of clinical and radiographic signs of right and left pelvic limbs of dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis (OA) and evaluate the association of physical findings and radiographic abnormalities. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred pelvic limbs of police working dogs with bilateral hip OA were evaluated, following a screening program. Weight distribution, joint range of motion at flexion and extension, thigh girth, and radiographic signs were recorded and compared with the results of the contralateral limb and by breed, age, and sex with the Paired Samples T-Test and Pearson correlation coefficient, with p<0.05. RESULTS The sample mean age was 6.5±2.2 years, and the bodyweight of 26.7±5.3kg. No significant differences were observed when comparing weight distribution, joint range of motion, and thigh girth of left and right limbs. Weight distribution and age showed a statistically significant correlation with joint extension. The right limbs showed a significantly higher frequency of circumferential femoral head osteophyte (CFHO) regarding radiographic signs. Limbs with CFHO or caudolateral curvilinear osteophyte had significantly larger joint flexion angle (p = 0.02) and smaller extension angle (p<0.01), respectively, compared to those that did not. Age showed a significant correlation with the presence of several radiographic findings, as did different breeds. CONCLUSION Clinical and radiographic signs occur symmetrically in naturally occurring hip OA in police working dogs. Several correlations were observed between the evaluations performed and differences between breeds, which can be useful in assessing and early diagnosis of hip OA.
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- J. C. Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
- MED–Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
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- MED–Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Lisbon, Portugal
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon, (FMV/ULisboa), Lisbon, Portugal
- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), Barreiro, Portugal
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De Armond CC, Kim SE, Lewis DD, Biedryzcki AH, Banks SA, Cook JL, Keister JD. Three-dimensional-printed custom guides for bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft in dogs. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244208. [PMID: 33561146 PMCID: PMC7872253 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The objective of this experimental study was to develop and evaluate a three-dimensionally printed custom surgical guide system for performing bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation in dogs. Five cadaver dogs, weighing 20–38 kg were used in the study. Custom surgical guides were designed and three-dimensionally printed to facilitate accurate execution of a surgical plan for bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation. Guide-assisted technique was compared to freehand technique in each cadaver. Surgical time was recorded and postoperative computed tomography and three-dimensional segmentation was performed. Femoral version and inclination angles, femoral neck length, and gap present at the femoral and acetabular donor-recipient interface was compared between the virtual surgical plan and postoperative outcome for both techniques. One-tailed paired t-test (P < .05) was used for statistical analysis. When compared to free-hand preparation, mean donor femoral preparation time was 10 minutes longer and mean recipient preparation time was 2 minutes longer when using guides (p = 0.011 and p = 0.001, respectively). No difference in acetabular preparation time was noted between groups. Gap volume at the acetabular and femoral donor-recipient interface was not different between groups. Mean difference between the planned and postoperative version angle was 6.2° lower for the guide group when compared to the freehand group (p = 0.025). Mean femoral neck length was 2 mm closer to the plan when using guides than when performing surgery freehand (p = 0.037). Accuracy for femoral angle of inclination was not different between groups. Custom surgical guides warrants consideration in developing bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation as an alternative surgical technique for managing hip disorders in dogs.
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- Christina C. De Armond
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics & Mizzou BioJoint Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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Alves JC, Santos A, Jorge P, Lavrador C, Carreira LM. Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in police working dogs referred for hip osteoarthritis. BMC Vet Res 2020; 16:425. [PMID: 33160336 PMCID: PMC7648415 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-020-02647-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly diagnosed joint disease in veterinary medicine, with at least 80% of the cases of lameness and joint diseases in companion animals being classified as OA. Sporting and working animals are more predisposed to develop OA since they are exposed to chronic fatigue injuries, leading to bone and muscular tissue damage and failure, resulting in clinical signs. To characterize the clinical signs and diagnostic findings of Police working dogs presenting with bilateral hip OA at the time of diagnosis. Fifty animals were evaluated with a bodyweight ≥ 15 kg, be older than two years, and without any medication or nutritional supplements for ≥ 6 weeks. Results Weight distribution, joint range of motion at flexion and extension, thigh girth, digital thermography, and radiographic signs were collected. Data from different Clinical Metrology Instruments (CMI) were collected: Canine Brief Pain Inventory, Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs, Canine Orthopedic Index, and the Hudson Visual Analogue Scale. Results were compared by breed, age, sex, and Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals hip grades with the Independent Samples T-Test, ANOVA followed by a Bonferroni post hoc test, and Pearson correlation coefficient, with p < 0.05. The sample included 30 males and 20 females, with a mean age of 6.5 ± 2.4 years and a bodyweight of 26.7 ± 5.2 kg. Animals with weight distribution below normal levels had significant variations of joint extension and function scores. This evaluation was the only not correlated with at least one breed. Animals with caudolateral curvilinear osteophyte showed a poorer clinical presentation and worse scores in all considered CMIs. Radiographic changes correlated with age and corresponded to worse CMIs scores and weight distribution. Dutch Shepherd Dogs showed better CMI scores than the other considered breeds. Conclusions Police working dogs presented with complaints related to hip OA at an early stage of the disease. Hip scores influenced clinical presentation, with moderate cases showing lower thigh girth and worse pain interference and severity, and function scores than mild cases. Patients with severe OA had lower thermographic evaluations than patients with moderate OA. Age was the primary variable influencing considered CMI scores.
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- J C Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal. .,MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora , Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal.
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal
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- MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora , Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Lisbon, Portugal.,Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon, FMV/ULisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), Barreiro, Portugal
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Santana A, Alves-Pimenta S, Martins J, Colaço B, Ginja M. Comparison of Two Distraction Devices for Assessment of Passive Hip Laxity in Dogs. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:491. [PMID: 32974397 PMCID: PMC7466428 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Canine hip dysplasia is the most common orthopedic developmental condition in the dog and early hip laxity is the main risk factor. The importance of hip laxity in young animals in the development of hip dysplasia is unanimously recognized among researchers and veterinarians due to its medical applicability in terms of disease control and prevention. In the market, there is some certified hip distractors to promote joint laxity. However, the clinical use of some of these distractors complies with a set of usage rules, that can limit its medical application. In this study was compared the technical quality of radiographs and hip distraction using a certified hip distractor (CertD) and Dis-UTAD in 104 dogs (208 joints). The mean pelvic tilting of 1.5 ± 1.6° and 1.5 ± 1.8° were similar when using the CertD and the Dis-UTAD distractors, respectively (P > 0.05). In the CertD sample, the mean hip distraction index (DI) was 0.46 ± 0.17 and in the Dis-UTAD 0.46 ± 0.16; the mean DI differences was 0.001 ± 0.045, resulting in a non-significant paired t-test (P = 0.65) and a significant intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.96, with the 95% lower limit confidence interval of 0.95 (P < 0.05). The statistical power analysis showed a very low distraction index difference effect size. The results suggest that the statistical reproducibility of CertD hip distraction by the Dis-UTAD and the DI mean differences of 0.001 might be considered without clinical importance. The Dis-UTAD might be considered adequate to promote dog hip laxity.
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- Ana Santana
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.,CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.,Department of Animal Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.,CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.,Department of Animal Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.,Department of Veterinary Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Baldinger A, Genevois JP, Moissonnier P, Barthélemy A, Carozzo C, Viguier É, Cachon T. Prevalence of canine hip dysplasia in 10 breeds in France, a retrospective study of the 1997-2017 radiographic screening period. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0235847. [PMID: 32645070 PMCID: PMC7347163 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Canine hip dysplasia (HD) is a complex developmental disease of the coxo-femoral joint and is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs. Due to the genetic contribution, most of the programs fighting against HD recommend selective breeding that excludes affected dogs. Using the best-scoring dogs for breeding may reduce the prevalence of HD. In France, the phenotypic screening of coxo-femoral joint conformation remains a strategy for breeders to establish selection decisions. The HD prevalence was evaluated in 10 breeds, based on the assessment of 27,710 dogs, during the 1997-2017 screening period, which was divided into 3 homogeneous cohorts for analysis. The global HD prevalence varied widely among breeds from 5% (Siberian Husky) to 51.9% (Cane Corso). It decreased over time in 6 breeds, among which 4 (Cane Corso, Gordon Setter, Rottweiler and White Swiss Shepherd) showed a significant decrease. A statistically significant increase in HD prevalence was noted for the Siberian Husky. Although the efficacy of phenotype-based breeding programs remains controversial, our results are in accordance with several recent studies showing that long-term selection policies are valuable, as they may help decreasing the HD prevalence in some breeds. The complementary use of more recent tools such as estimated breeding values and genomics would probably help breeders achieve more substantive results.
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- Arnaud Baldinger
- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Intensive Care Unit (SIAMU), Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, APCSe, France
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- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Surgery Unit, Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Research Unit ICE, UPSP A104-2016, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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Bruun CS, Bank A, Ström A, Proschowsky HF, Fredholm M. Validation of DNA test for hip dysplasia failed in Danish Labrador Retrievers. Anim Genet 2020; 51:617-619. [PMID: 32432791 DOI: 10.1111/age.12951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Canine hip dysplasia is characterized by poor hip joint conformation and laxity. The disease is a complex trait influenced by both genetics and environment. Diagnosis and quantification of hip dysplasia are performed by radiographic examination of the hip joint and the diagnosis is used for making breeding decisions in many breeds. A prognostic genetic test (the Dysgen test) based on seven associated SNPs has been developed in a study based on Spanish Labrador Retrievers. In our study this test has been evaluated in 39 Danish Labrador Retrievers with known radiographic hip score: 14 with hip dysplasia (grade D or E) and 25 without hip dysplasia (grade A or B). There was no significant correlation between the Dysgen test results and the radiographic hip status (P = 0.3203) in these dogs, indicating that Dysgen test results obtained for Danish Labrador Retrievers have no prognostic value.
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- C S Bruun
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, 1870, Denmark
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- Evidensia Specialistdjursjukhuset, Helsingborg, 254 66, Sweden
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- Evidensia Specialistdjursjukhuset, Helsingborg, 254 66, Sweden
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, 1870, Denmark
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Tellegen AR, Dessing AJ, Houben K, Riemers FM, Creemers LB, Mastbergen SC, Meij BP, Miranda-Bedate A, Tryfonidou MA. Dog as a Model for Osteoarthritis: The FGF4 Retrogene Insertion May Matter. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:2550-2560. [PMID: 31373395 PMCID: PMC6899624 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease associated with chronic pain and disability in humans and companion animals. The canine species can be subdivided into non-chondrodystrophic (NCD) and chondrodystrophic (CD) dogs, the latter having disproportionally short limbs due to disturbance in endochondral ossification of long bones. This phenotype is associated with retrogene insertions of the fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4) gene, resulting in enhanced fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) signaling. The effect on cartilage is unknown and in experimental studies with dogs, breeds are seemingly employed randomly. The aim of this study was to determine whether CD- and NCD-derived cartilage differs on a structural and biochemical level, and to explore the relationship between FGF4 associated chondrodystrophy and OA. Cartilage explants from CD and NCD dogs were cultured for 21 days. Activation of canonical Wnt signaling was assessed in primary canine chondrocytes. OA and synovitis severity from an experimental OA model were compared between healthy and OA samples from CD and NCD dogs. Release of glycosaminoglycans, DNA content, and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) expression were higher in NCD cartilage explants. Healthy cartilage from NCD dogs displayed higher cartilage degeneration and synovitis scores, which was aggravated by the induction of OA. Dikkopf-3 gene expression was higher in NCD cartilage. No differences in other Wnt pathway read outs were found. To conclude, chondrodystrophy associated with the FGF4 retrogene seems to render CD dogs less susceptible to the development of OA when compared with NCD dogs. These differences should be considered when choosing a canine model to study the pathobiology and new treatment strategies of OA. © 2019 The Authors. Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 37:2550-2560, 2019.
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- Anna R Tellegen
- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Ohlerth S, Geiser B, Flückiger M, Geissbühler U. Prevalence of Canine Hip Dysplasia in Switzerland Between 1995 and 2016-A Retrospective Study in 5 Common Large Breeds. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:378. [PMID: 31709271 PMCID: PMC6821640 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic disease, modulated by epigenetic and environmental factors. To decrease the prevalence of CHD, the hip joints of many pure breed dogs are radiographed to identify dysplastic dogs not qualified for breeding. It has been shown that both, prevalence and severity of CHD may be reduced on the basis of phenotypic i.e., radiographic selection of breeding animals. The method has been used in many countries for over 50 years. In the present study, severity and prevalence of CHD in five common large breeds in Switzerland were evaluated since 1995. Both, prevalence and severity of CHD dropped in each breed between the periods 1995-1999 and 2010-2016. The prevalence decreased in Golden Retrievers from 25 to 9% and in Labrador Retrievers from 16 to 3%, respectively. In the Flat-Coated Retriever, prevalence in general was low, decreasing from 6 to 3%. In the Bernese mountain dog and the German shepherd dog, a decrease from 21 to 12% and from 46 to 18%, respectively, was observed. However, the rather low overall rate of radiographed dogs (Retrievers: 11 to 18%, Bernese Mountain dogs: 23% and German Shepherd dogs: 31%) does not allow to draw reliable conclusions regarding the true prevalence of CHD for the entire population of these breeds in Switzerland.
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- Stefanie Ohlerth
- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Clinical Services and Diagnostics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Clinical Radiology, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Clinical Services and Diagnostics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Clinical Radiology, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Mikkola LI, Holopainen S, Lappalainen AK, Pessa-Morikawa T, Augustine TJP, Arumilli M, Hytönen MK, Hakosalo O, Lohi H, Iivanainen A. Novel protective and risk loci in hip dysplasia in German Shepherds. PLoS Genet 2019; 15:e1008197. [PMID: 31323019 PMCID: PMC6668854 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1008197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Canine hip dysplasia is a common, non-congenital, complex and hereditary disorder. It can inflict severe pain via secondary osteoarthritis and lead to euthanasia. An analogous disorder exists in humans. The genetic background of hip dysplasia in both species has remained ambiguous despite rigorous studies. We aimed to investigate the genetic causes of this disorder in one of the high-risk breeds, the German Shepherd. We performed genetic analyses with carefully phenotyped case-control cohorts comprising 525 German Shepherds. In our genome-wide association studies we identified four suggestive loci on chromosomes 1 and 9. Targeted resequencing of the two loci on chromosome 9 from 24 affected and 24 control German Shepherds revealed deletions of variable sizes in a putative enhancer element of the NOG gene. NOG encodes for noggin, a well-described bone morphogenetic protein inhibitor affecting multiple developmental processes, including joint development. The deletion was associated with the healthy controls and mildly dysplastic dogs suggesting a protective role against canine hip dysplasia. Two enhancer variants displayed a decreased activity in a dual luciferase reporter assay. Our study identifies novel loci and candidate genes for canine hip dysplasia, with potential regulatory variants in the NOG gene. Further research is warranted to elucidate how the identified variants affect the expression of noggin in canine hips, and what the potential effects of the other identified loci are.
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- Lea I. Mikkola
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Cardona-Ramírez S, López-Villegas C, Silva-Molano RF. The differentiating ability of four plasma biomarkers in canine hip dysplasia. Vet Clin Pathol 2019; 48:320-327. [PMID: 31210381 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The accumulation of cartilage breakdown products in body fluids has been extensively investigated to assess the accuracy of molecular biomarkers from a diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic perspective. Nevertheless, to the authors' knowledge, there is a lack of information about spontaneous models of hip osteoarthritis and the differentiating ability of collagen, noncollagen, and inflammatory biomarkers. OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the accuracy of four plasma biomarkers that could differentiate between healthy dogs and dogs with hip dysplasia. METHODS Twenty-four dogs were used in this institutionally approved study (12 in the mild to severe hip dysplasia group; 12 in the control group). Plasma concentrations of biomarkers were compared. The ability of each marker to differentiate control from diseased dogs was assessed using an independent t-test, logistic regression, and receiving operating characteristics (ROC) analysis. RESULTS Three biomarkers were significantly different between the two groups. The collagen marker procollagen type II propeptide (PIICP) was useful in differentiating between control and diseased dogs with the best combination of sensitivity and specificity. The four biomarkers showed high area under the curve (AUC) values. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that plasma biomarkers can be used as a screening tool for canine hip dysplasia. Although the cutoff values and diagnostic ability of the biomarkers used in this study show promising results, the sources of individual variability should be addressed. Future studies with larger groups of dogs are needed to correlate plasma levels in serum and synovial fluid during clinical disease.
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- Sebastián Cardona-Ramírez
- Regenerative Therapy Research Group, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.,Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Regenerative Therapy Research Group, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.,Department of Animal Health, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia
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- Regenerative Therapy Research Group, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.,Department of Animal Health, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia
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Bogaerts E, Moons CPH, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Peelman L, Saunders JH, Broeckx BJG. Rejections in an non-purpose bred assistance dog population: Reasons, consequences and methods for screening. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218339. [PMID: 31194832 PMCID: PMC6564025 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Assistance dogs aid people with various impairments on a daily basis. To become an assistance dog, a strict selection procedure and intensive training period must be successfully completed. Consequently, not every dog acquired for this purpose, becomes an assistance dog. The purpose of this study was to investigate reasons for failure and the financial consequences thereof for assistance dog associations that do not have a dedicated breeding program for their dogs. Data were collected for a total of 537 dogs enlisted between 2001 and 2015 and purchased out of the general dog population by five Belgian assistance dog associations. Only 60 percent of the dogs actually became an assistance dog and the main reasons for failure were related to undesirable behavioural characteristics and orthopaedic disorders. The estimated average financial loss per rejected dog was found to be 10524 euro. A detailed comparison of the two most popular breeds (Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever) within the guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs revealed no significant difference in probability of successfully completing the training. However, a comparison of orthopaedic screening methods revealed a higher rejection with computed tomography for elbow dysplasia and laxity-based radiographical techniques for hip dysplasia compared to radiography and the standard ventrodorsal hip extend radiograph alone, respectively. Based on these results, we provide several suggestions to increase the probability of success.
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- Evelien Bogaerts
- Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
- * E-mail: (EB); (BB); (JS)
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- Department of Nutrition, Genetics and Ethology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Nutrition, Genetics and Ethology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
- * E-mail: (EB); (BB); (JS)
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- Department of Nutrition, Genetics and Ethology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
- * E-mail: (EB); (BB); (JS)
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Ahner CE, Stoker AM, Bozynski CC, Cook CR, Leary EV, Kuroki K, Cruz CN, Cook JL. Protein biomarkers in serum and urine for determining presence or absence of hip dysplasia in a canine model. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:916-920. [PMID: 30720210 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This study compares serum and urine concentrations of relevant protein biomarkers among adult dogs with or without radiographic canine hip dysplasia (CHD). Adult (≥2 years of age), client-owned dogs (n = 74) radiographically categorized as having at least "good" hips (n = 49) or having "mild," "moderate," or "severe" hip dysplasia (n = 25) by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Urine and serum samples were obtained from each dog at a single time-point and processed and analyzed for relevant protein biomarkers. Urinary concentrations of CTX-II (p < 0.001) and TIMP-1 (p = 0.002) were significantly lower in dogs with CHD compared to dogs with no CHD. ROC curve analyses were successful in establishing a panel of four biomarkers (urinary CTX-I and II, serum MMP-9, and serum PIICP) with high discriminatory capability for the presence or absence of hip dysplasia in adult dogs (AUC = 0.89). Urine and serum biomarkers can distinguish adult dogs with radiographic CHD from those with no CHD with a sensitivity of 0.95 and specificity of 0.77 using ROC analysis with AUC 0.89. Clinical Significance: This finding suggests that this simple, minimally invasive diagnostic technique has potential for discriminating dysplastic dogs from dogs with normal hips, with possible translational application to humans based on similar etiopathogenesis. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 9999:1-5, 2019.
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- Carin E Ahner
- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.,Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, Missouri, 65212
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.,Villa Park Animal Clinic, Los Angeles, California
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, Missouri, 65212
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Taguchi T, Koh R, Takawira C, Rademacher N, Gilad GM, Aronson RD, Lopez MJ. Agmatine for Pain Management in Dogs With Coxofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study. Front Vet Sci 2018; 5:311. [PMID: 30631768 PMCID: PMC6315183 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Pain from coxofemoral joint (CFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) characteristic of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) afflicts many dogs. Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a common CFJ OA comorbidity. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administration is standard for treatment of pain from degenerative joint disease. Potential side effects and tolerance from prolonged administration drive efforts to identify compounds that may be alternatives to or combined with NSAIDs. Agmatine, decarboxylated arginine, reportedly alleviates neuropathic pain, a likely component of OA pain. The objective of this study was to compare treatment response to agmatine and carprofen in dogs with varying degrees of CFJ OA with or without IVD degeneration and to test the hypothesis that agmatine improves hindlimb use comparably to carprofen and more than placebo. Methods: Nine hound-type dogs received oral carprofen (4.4 mg/kg, sid) for 7 days. Six months later, oral agmatine sulfate (25 mg/kg, bid) or placebo (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, bid) was administered to the same dogs for 28 days with a 2 week washout period between treatments. Validated pain assessment scores were measured before treatment and every seven days throughout the treatment periods. Serum chemistry levels and ground reaction forces (GRF) were quantified before and after each treatment period. A board-certified radiologist quantified radiographic CFJ OA based on Orthopedic Foundation for Animals criteria and IVD degeneration on magnetic resonance images. GRFs were compared among treatments at each time point and among time points for each treatment. Results: There were no detectable adverse effects with any treatment. Significant results included improved GRFs in dogs with mild CFJ OA (N = 3) following agmatine administration compared to carprofen or placebo and a trend for improved GRFs in dogs with moderate CFJ OA (N = 2) following carprofen vs. agmatine or placebo. Neither agmatine nor carprofen improved GRFs in dogs with severe CFJ OA (N = 4). The GRFs improved in dogs with IVD degeneration (N = 3) following carprofen treatment compared to agmatine or placebo regardless of CFJ OA score, but no effect was observed in dogs with normal lumbar spines (N = 6). Conclusions: Results support agmatine over carprofen treatment to improve limb use in dogs with early or mild CFJ OA, while carprofen may be the better choice for dogs with moderate CFJ OA or IVD degeneration regardless of CFJ OA severity.
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- Takashi Taguchi
- Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Gilad & Gilad LLC, Henderson, NV, United States
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- P.A.W.S. (Partners in Animal Wellness Services) Veterinary Center, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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Tikekar A, Soo M, Lopez-Villalobos N, Worth AJ. Provisional heritability estimates of four distraction index traits in a breeding population of German Shepherd dogs. N Z Vet J 2018; 66:319-324. [DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2018.1512429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- A Tikekar
- VetSpecs, 90 Disraeli Street, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Cahill Animal Hospital, 261 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
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- Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Sciences, Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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Pascual-Garrido C, Guilak F, Rai MF, Harris MD, Lopez MJ, Todhunter RJ, Clohisy JC. Canine hip dysplasia: A natural animal model for human developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Orthop Res 2018; 36:1807-1817. [PMID: 29227567 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in humans is a common condition that is associated with hip pain, functional limitations, and secondary osteoarthritis (OA). Surgical treatment of DDH has improved in the last decade, allowing excellent outcomes at short- and mid-term follow-up. Still, the etiology, mechanobiology, and pathology underlying this disease are not well understood. A pre-clinical animal model of DDH could help advance the field with a deeper understanding of specific pathways that initiate hip joint degeneration secondary to abnormal biomechanics. An animal model would also facilitate different interventional treatments that could be tested in a rigorous and controlled environment. The dog model exhibits several important characteristics that make it valuable as a pre-clinical animal model for human DDH. Dogs are naturally prone to develop canine hip dysplasia (CHD), which is treated in a similar manner as in humans. Comparable to human DDH, CHD is considered a pre-OA disease; if left untreated it will progress to OA. However, progression to OA is significantly faster in dogs than humans, with progression to OA within 1-2 years of age, associated with their shorter life span compared to humans. Animal studies could potentially reveal the underlying biochemical pathway(s), which can inform refined treatment modalities and provide opportunities for new treatment and prevention targets. Herein, we review the similarities and differences between the two species and outline the argument supporting CHD as an appropriate pre-clinical model of human DDH. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 36:1807-1817, 2018.
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- Cecilia Pascual-Garrido
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Washington University, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8233, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Washington University, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8233, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110.,Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Washington University, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8233, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110.,Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Program in Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Washington University, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8233, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110
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