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Radiographic Evaluation of Canine Hip Joint in Labrador Retrievers as Guide Dog (안내견으로 사용하고 있는 Labrador Retriever 고관절의 방사선학적 평가)

  • Choi Yoon-ju;Chung Dong-hee;Kim Hwan;Yoon Jung-hee
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.249-252
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    • 2005
  • This study was carried out to assess hip joint in Labrador retrievers. From 1999 to 2004, 131 Labrador retrievers were tested by British Veterinary Association(BVA)/Kennel club(KC) scoring scheme, 66 were tested by $PennHIP^{(R)}$ method. In this study the mean score by BVA/KC scoring scheme was $12.5{\pm}6.6$ and the mean DI was $0.53{\pm}0.14$. It was found that Labrador retrievers of Samsung Guide Dog school have better hip joint condition than that of Labrador retrievers registered in BVA, and have similar mean DI to PennHIP breed mean score. This study suggested that using both BVA/KC scoring scheme and $PennHIP^{(R)}$ method was a specific method which can make the most possible definitive diagnosis, could provide baseline hip information for the hip joint in Labrador retrievers as Guide Dog.

A Case of Parentage Testing in Dog by Microsatellite DNA Typing (Microsatellite DNA형에 의한 개의 친자감정예)

  • 조길재;조병욱;이길왕;김선구;김용균
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.416-420
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    • 2003
  • We performed this study to determine the parentage verification of putative dogs. A total of 7 samples (4 Labrador Retriever dog and 3 Poongsan dog) were genotyped by using 12 international markers (PEZ1, PEZ5, PEZ8, PEZ10, PEZ11, PEZ12, PEZ17, PEZ20, PEZ21, FHC2010, FHC2054, FHC2079). This methods consisted of multiplexing PCR procedures, and it showed reasonable amplification of all PCR products. Genotyping was performed with an ABI 310 genetic analyzer. Labrador Retriever Pup I and Pup II were included according to principles of Mendelian genetics in all loci, while Poongsan Pup III was excluded with markers PEZ1 (106/118), PEZ10 (276/300), and FHC2010 (228/232). These results suggest that the present DNA typing is so useful for parentage verification of these two breeds.

The prevalence of dog erythrocyte antigen 1 in relation to breed in the Daejeon area

  • Park, Hoill;Han, A-Ram;Choi, Hyung-Tak;Min, Won-Kyu;Yoon, Byung-Gook;Shin, Hyun-Guk;Song, Kun-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.183-186
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    • 2016
  • This study was performed to collect the basic data of DEA 1.1 in four small breed (Maltese, Shih-tzu, Poodle, Yorkshire terrier) and in three large breed (German shepherd, Labrador retriever and Jindo) dogs in the Daejeon area. 105 dogs from 7 breeds (Maltese=20, Shih-tzu=19, Poodle=15, Yorkshire terrier=11, German shepherd=10, Labrador retriever=10, Jindo=20) were selected and tested using the dog blood typing Kit$^{(R)}$ (Korea Animal Blood Bank Inc., South Korea). The prevalence of DEA 1.1 was 83%, that of DEA 1.2 was 17%, and there was no DEA (-) blood type identified in this study. Prevalence according to breeds was Maltese (DEA 1.1, 85%; DEA 1.2, 15%), Shih-tzu (DEA 1.1, 95%; DEA 1.2 5%), Yorkshire terrier (DEA 1.1, 91%; DEA 1.2, 9%), Labrador retriever (DEA 1.1, 90%; DEA 1.2, 10%). One hundred percent of DEA blood type 1.1 was discovered in all of the Poodles and German shepherds, and a higher prevalence of DEA 1.2 was found (DEA 1.1, 40%; DEA 1.2 60%) in Jindo dogs. The prevalence of DEA 1.2 in the Jindo dogs was significantly higher than in other breeds (P<0.01). German shepherds and Labrador retrievers may be more suitable as donor dogs than Jindo dogs in the Daejeon area. Larger scale studies are necessary from more dogs and other areas in South Korea.

Magnetic resonance imaging features of the biceps tendon rupture in a Labrador retriever dog

  • Cho, Hyunju;Choi, Hojung;Lee, Youngwon
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.60 no.4
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    • pp.233-236
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    • 2020
  • A five-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever presented with right forelimb lameness one day earlier. Radiographs and computed tomography of the right shoulder joint revealed conspicuous enthesophytes, bone cyst, and bone fragment at the intertubercular groove. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a loss of continuity of the biceps tendon and inhomogeneous hyperintense signal of the surrounding soft tissue and moderate synovial fluid on T2- and proton density-weighted images with contrast enhancement on the postcontrast T1-weighted images. The dog was diagnosed with tenosynovitis and biceps tendon rupture with osteoarthritis based on a comprehensive evaluation of the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features.

Acute-onset respiratory signs in a Labrador Retriever with a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test and infection confirmed by RT-PCR analysis: a case report

  • Mark, Gosling;Jessica, Bacon
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.80.1-80.6
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    • 2022
  • A 10-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever presented with a history of acute-onset tachypnoea, lethargy and anorexia. The dog was pyrexic, tachypnoeic and dyspnoeic on examination. A rapid antigen test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was performed on an oropharyngeal swab and yielded a positive result. SARS-CoV-2 infection was subsequently confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis. Both of the dog's owners had positive rapid antigen test and RT-PCR analysis results for SARS-CoV-2. Additional diagnostics included computed tomography. Resolution of the dog's clinical signs was achieved with symptomatic treatment.

Congenital Aortic Valvular Insufficiency Caused by Abnormal Valvular Structures in a Labrador Retriever Dog (래브라도 리트리버종 개의 비정상 판막 구조에 의한 선천성 대동맥 판막 부전)

  • Moon, Hyeong-Sun;Lee, Seung-Gon;Lee, Sang-Eun;Hyun, Chang-Baig
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.233-237
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    • 2007
  • A 10-month-old intact male Labrador Retriever dog was referred with the primary complaint of exercise intolerance, especially after vigorous exercise. Physical examination revealed split S1 and grade III/VI diastolic regurgitant murmur at the left apex and base, respectively. ECG finding was normal sinus rhythm at rest, but supraventricular tachycardia with bundle branch blocks after exercise. Thoracic radiography revealed dilated ascending aorta with normal range of cardiac silhouette (VHS 10.2). Echocardiography revealed abnormal valvular structures just above the aortic valvular cusps causing aortic regurgitation with a reduction of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Based on those findings, the case was diagnosed as congenital aortic regurgitation caused by abnormal valvular structures. The dog was managed with diltiazem and exercise restriction. This is a rare case of aortic deformity in dogs.

Microsatellite-based Genetic Diversity and Evolutionary Relationships of Six Dog Breeds

  • Ye, J.-H.;Ren, D.-R.;Xie, A.-F.;Wu, X.-P.;Xu, L.;Fu, P.-F.;Zhao, H.-A.;Yang, Qianyong
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.22 no.8
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    • pp.1102-1106
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    • 2009
  • The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most archaic, ferocious and the largest dogs in the world. The Kunming dog is the chief working-dog breed in China. In this study, ten microsatellite loci were used to assess the genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships in six dog breeds, including Tibetan Mastiff, Kunming dog, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, and German Shepherd. The highest genetic diversity was exhibited by the Tibetan Mastiff, indicating useful protection and little inbreeding in the modern Tibetan Mastiff. Higher genetic diversity was observed in European breeds, supporting the hypotheses that breeders outcross their pure breed dogs occasionally to avoid deleterious effects in Europe. Evolutionary relationships showed that English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever were clustered together, then with the Tibetan Mastiff, consistent with previous cluster results. German Shepherd and Kunming dog were grouped together, coinciding with the breeding history of Kunming dog. It is the first time that Tibetan Mastiff and Kunming dog have been analyzed with microsatellites.

Ununited Anconeal Process in a Labrador Retriever Dog

  • Lee, Jae-Hoon;Yang, Wo-Jong;Kang, Eun-Hee;Chang, Hwa-Seok;Chung, Dai-Jung;Choi, Chi-Bong;Lee, Jeong-Ik;Kim, Hwi-Yool
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.537-539
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    • 2008
  • A 6 month-old male Labrador retriever was presented for intermittent lameness on the left forelimb after exercise. The dog was suffering progressive lameness that had started two months before. On mediolateral radiographic view of the left elbow, proximal margin of the anconeal process was irregular. A lucent, indistinct line separating the anconeal process from the ulna was observed, when the elbow joint was flexed. The lateral approach to the elbow joint was used and the ununited anconeal process was removed. The limb was bandaged after surgery for 7 days to support soft tissue and exercises were restricted. The dog showed normal limb function 3 weeks after surgery. On a telephone conversation with the owner 18 months after surgery, the dog was reported to maintain normal function of the limb.

Analysis of Microsatellite DNA Polymorphism for Parentage Testing in Dog Breeds (개의 친자감정을 위한 Microsatellite DNA 다형성 분석)

  • Cho, G. J.;Cho, B. W.;Kim, S. K.;Lee, K. W.;Kim, Y. K.
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.191-198
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    • 2003
  • This study was carried out to investigate a usefulness of the microsatellite DNA markers for individual identification and parentage verification in three dog breeds. A total of 59 random dog (31 Chiwawa, 20 Poongsan, 8 Labrador Retriever) samples were genotyped by using 14 markers (Chiwawa dog), 16 markers (Poongsan dog), and 12 markers (Labrador Retriever dog) among the 17 international standard markers (PEZ1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, FHC2010, FHC2054 and FHC2079), respectively. The number of alleles per locus varied from 4 to 14 with a mean value of 6.07 in Chiwawa dog, 2 to 9 with a mean of 4.75 in Poongsan dog, and 3 to 5 with a mean of 4.00 in Labrador Retriever dog. Observed heterozygosity was ranged 0.419${\sim}$0.968 (mean 0.755), 0.300${\sim}$0.950 (mean 0.597) and 0.125${\sim}$0.750 (mean 0.604), and expected heterozygosity was ranged 0.432${\sim}$0.883 (mean 0.711), 0.262${\sim}$0.817 (mean 0.559) and 0.425${\sim}$0.808 (mean 0.660) in these three dog breeds. PIC value was ranged 0.397${\sim}$0.856 (mean 0.659), 0.222${\sim}$0.772 (mean 0.503) and 0.354${\sim}$0.717 (mean 0.563) in these three dog breeds. Of the 17 markers, PEZ1, PEZ3, PEZ6, PEZ10, PEZ12 loci, PEZ1, PEZ6, PEZ13 loci, and PEZ8, PEZ12 loci have relatively high PIC value (>0.7) in Chiwawa dog, Poongsan dog and Labrador Retriever dog, respectively. The exclusion probability was ranged 0.240${\sim}$0.741, 0.111${\sim}$0.616, and 0.198${\sim}$0.529, and the combination of microsatellite loci was 0.9999, 0.9991, and 0.9968 in Chiwawa dog, Poongsan dog and Labrador Retriever dog, respectively. These results can give basic information for developing parentage verification and individual identification system in these three dog breeds.