Check out this open-access resource to help you and your clients improve the health of dogs
Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) is an interactive portal offering information on Genetic Testing Providers (labs); genetic tests, and breed-specific test information and run by a WSAVA Educational Partner, the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD). The portal includes content from researchers, together with clinical information to help to explain the relevance of genetic testing and aid veterinary practitioners in providing supportive counselling to breeders.
Dr Jerold Bell
Chair of the WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee (HDC)
Hereditary disease is an important welfare issue in companion animals and, to reduce its impact, we urge veterinarians and breeders to adopt ‘health-conscious’ breeding techniques and to ensure the optimum use of pre-breeding physical examinations, genetic testing and counselling.
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“In order to achieve this, it is essential that veterinarians educate themselves as to the availability and proper use of genetic tests on their patients and for individual genetic tests to be validated for the specific disease and the breed being tested.”
“The HGTD is a valuable resource which encourages genetic testing providers (GTPs) to embrace best practices, while the Breed Relevancy Ratings (BRR) indicate in which breeds a genetic test is validated. We recommend it to all WSAVA members.”
