[gemy]

Oh yes and CERF should be posted on their website.


In terms of the links you posted, interesting reading, but not new. There has been anecdoctal evidence around for years that substitute dogs go in for CERF, HIP, ELBOW,etc. It is a travesty that permanent identification markers are not mandatory for any specialist and or vet doing the screening for same.

There are also antagonists for the reading, and the procedure for doing the Xrays. I have posted in another thread about CERF needing to be repeated, and frequently too, the recommended from one source is yearly. The unfortunate truth is that PRA can occur at 4 or 5 yrs old with clear CERF;s till then.

As far as patellar sublaxation, it is probably polygenetic, and Xrays can clear the breeding dog, but is little guarantee for it's progeny.

What should be a concern for breeders and potential dog owners is where are the long term studies, on just how LP1 versus LP2 dogs do clinically over the years. What if any are the restrictions to movement, to a healthy life? What practical additives to food, exercise regimens will help insure a happy and healthy life?

There are also studies that show over the long haul on certain breeds the incidence of hip dysplasia has not reduced significantly over OFA reporting life. We are left to wonder why