Cruciate ligament rupture (CR) is a common disabling, degenerative condition of the knee. It places a large financial burden on the American public. Inflammation of the stifle and fraying of cruciate ligament fibers, particularly in the cranial cruciate ligament, eventually leads to ligament rupture with associated stifle instability in affected dogs. CR is a moderately heritable, complex disease with genetic and environmental risk.
Update End-Year 2 – Mapping Genetic Risk Factors for Canine Hip Dysplasia
Update from the end of year 2 of research underway by Dr. Iivanainen of University of Helsinki to hopefully lead to a genetic test to aid breeders in controlling hip dysplasia.
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Update Mid-Year 1 for Clinical Trial Regarding Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Tendon Injury in Dogs
Update from the middle of year 1 in the clinical trial to establish evidence-base use of regenerative medicine in the treatment of tendon injury in dogs.
Update Mid-Year 2 – Mapping Genetic Risk Factors for Canine Hip Dysplasia
Update from the middle of year 2 of research underway by Dr. Iivanainen of University of Helsinki to hopefully lead to a genetic test to aid breeders in controlling hip dysplasia.
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