WSAVA Interview – Shannon Brownrigg
October 26, 2020Recent White Paper: ‘Review of the Current State of Genetic Testing – A Living Resource’
November 10, 2020Working to help all cats and dogs live healthy lives
Many of the characteristic breed traits and genetic diseases and predispositions seen in veterinary practice today have a heritable basis so the ability to diagnose and manage hereditary disease plays an ever more important role in veterinary medicine. But with more than 900 hereditary diseases and genetic predispositions recognized in dogs and a further 200 in cats, it can be difficult for clinicians to keep up with rapid advancements in clinical genetics and testing and the latest information on treatment and control.
The WSAVA HDC aims to help clinicians to support veterinarians and improve the health of dogs and cats by:
- Maintaining a database of hereditary diseases, genetic predispositions and other genetic traits
- Providing clinical information, tools and resources for veterinarians
- Offering continuing education on practical and novel clinical genetic aspects at WSAVA World Congress and other global events.
The work of the HDC is generously supported by The Purina Institute, the WSAVA’s Diamond Partner. We are very grateful for its support.