The webinars will look at available screening schemes.

Two forthcoming webinars are set to explore screening schemes for some of the common joint and eye problems seen in dogs.

Hosted by The Kennel Club’s (KC’s) health team, in partnership with the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA’s) Canine Health Schemes, the webinars will look at the BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, the BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme and the BVA/KC/International Sheep Dog Society Eye Scheme.

Both webinars will feature a 45-minute presentation from specialists looking at what research has revealed about the causes and symptoms of the problems, the screening schemes, and best practice when breeding.

The presentations will be followed by 30-minute question and answer sessions. Attendees will be able to pre-submit questions when they register or ask them during the session.

The first of the webinars, to be held on Tuesday, 14 November, will look at the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes and will include a presentation from specialists Jerry Davies, who is chief scrutineer of the schemes, and Elizabeth Baines, the in-coming chief scrutineer.

The second webinar, on Tuesday, 28 November, will focus on the Eye Scheme and feature a presentation from veterinary ophthalmologist Benjamin Blacklock.

Those interested in registering for the first or the second webinar can do so online.

The Kennel Club has hosted several webinars this year on dog health, looking at conditions such as epilepsy, osteosarcoma, and brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. Previous webinars can be watched on the organisation’s YouTube channel.

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