Accreditation Schemes Flashcards
What are the 2 different accreditation schemes
Canine accreditation schemes
Soundness Examination in the horse
What are the 2 different accreditation schemes
Canine accreditation schemes
Soundness Examination in the horse
what 2 schemes come under the Canine Accreditation scheme
- Penn hip scheme
2. Elbow dysplasia
What is the hip dysplasia scheme
A skeletal abnormality where the head of the femur does not articulate properly with the acetabulum of the pelvis.
This allows joint laxity which can lead to lameness and osteoarthritis
What radiographs are taken for pennhip
Ventrodorsal of the pelvis with legs extended
what 2 schemes come under the Canine Accreditation scheme
- Penn hip scheme
2. Elbow dysplasia
What is the hip dysplasia scheme
A skeletal abnormality where the head of the femur does not articulate properly with the acetabulum of the pelvis.
This allows joint laxity which can lead to lameness and osteoarthritis
What radiographs are taken for pennhip
Ventrodorsal of the pelvis with legs extended
What postiton is a dog placed in for hip dysplasia xrays
- GA
- Dog in dorsal recumbency, hind legs extended, stifles rotated inwards until the patella are on the midline over the trochlea grooves and femour is paralel
- film size large enough to fit whole pelvis
Submitting xrays to the hip dysplasia scheme
dogs must be at least 12 months
giant breeds need to be atleast 18 months
Owner must supple past breeding history
What does a hip score less than four mean
dog is free from hip dysplasia
What does a hip score over four mean
the dog is increasing in severe hip dysplasia
How many radiographs are recommended for pennHip
3 views
Why have an elbow dysplasia scheme?
To identify dogs with ED
How does ED happen
Due to osteoarthritis
