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CONTROL OF CANINE GENETIC DISEASES
by George Padgett (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Howell Book House
Edition: 1998 Hardback, 256 pages
ISBN: 0876050046
Item: DG199
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Summary: How to understand the mechanics of inheritance, how to deal with percentages, predictability of outcome and how to breed away from such diseases as hip dysplasia, PRA, and other similar scourges. Charts, graphs, tables - everything the breeder needs to take a positive role in enhancing genetic health!
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The issue of genetic diseases in dogs is a matter of major concern for every dog breeder, every companion dog owner and every serious dog enthusiast. How to understand the mechanics of inheritance, how to deal with percentages, predictability of outcome and how to breed away from such scourges as canine hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and other debilitating conditions are all covered in this important new book by one of the scientific community's most respected authorities on the subject. The text is augmented with charts, graphs, tables and all the data needed to help the dog breeder take a positive role in enhancing the genetic health of his or her own dogs and the health of entire breed populations. Many practical issues are included such as ethical dealings with buyers of puppies showing late onset conditions, test mating and much more. Destined to become a classic on this vital subject.
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| Reviewer: Dog Lady |
In the introduction Dr Padgett candidly writes:
‘ My goal is to help prevent serious genetic diseases in dogs, both in breeds and in kennels. If you learn the material presented here, follow the guidelines, and apply this information to your breed or your kennel, you will reduce the frequency of disease, and it will not take you twenty-five years to do it.
You need three things to accomplish this task: knowledge, information, and honesty. All three are within your control ’
A professor of Pathology, one of the world’s most celebrated researchers, writers and lecturers on the entire subject of canine genetic diseases, George A Padgett DVM has published numerous papers and has appeared before almost 100 breed clubs speaking on his specialty.
In his book ‘ Control of Canine Genetic Diseases’ Dr Padgett addresses breed clubs and challenges them to encourage and reward members with honest information regarding the diseases within their lines.
He starts off by explaining the background, and then goes on to explain how to trace disease in your own dogs with a chapter that is titled ‘ The development of pedigrees’. In this chapter Dr Padgett teaches the reader to keep records and gives a number of scenarios of which the readers can test themselves to see if they are on the right track with this lesson.
Other topics he addresses are; modes of inheritance; the interpretation and use of pedigrees to determine the genetic status of given dogs and, the probable mode of inheritance of a trait; test mating; registries and prioritizing genetic disease; tables and probabilities; breed clubs and control of genetic disease; and the last chapter is aptly titled ‘ For the breeder ’.
Dr Padgett is not a geneticist and doesn’t claim to be one. He even admits that some of his data finding procedures would have geneticists screaming.
He is not suggesting breeders’ refrain from ever breeding with an affected or carrying dog. He’s realistic about breeding from the best dog from an overall perspective, but instead he explains about breeding out or diluting disease in order to lower the chances of producing affected animals, whilst maintaining honesty.
He clearly states that he acknowledges a breeder shouldn’t ever breed their dog to an animal of lesser quality than what they want to represent them, their line and breed, just because they’re making a test-mating.
George A. Padgett writes fluidly and convincingly and at times is quite amusing. I found his advice on prioritizing disease very reasonable. He explains the necessity to develop a hierarchy of disagreeability for various diseases by evaluating the severity of the disease, and its impact on the dog itself, and the people that own it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to every breed club, member and breeder whose goal it is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs. |
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