HEALTH TESTING
Rhodesian Ridgeback DNA Profile Testing – Recommended by Orivet
Orivet’s Full Breed Profiles (FBP’s) are breed specific genetic screens for diseases & traits that are relevant to each breed. Our customised panels select from over 240 genetic tests that have been scientifically validated (published) for the Breed listed. All FBP’s include DNA Profile (genetic fingerprint) which allows you to verify matings.
Full Breed Profile Includes:
DNA Profile
Canine DNA Profile (ISAG Canine 288 SNP Panel)
Diseases:
Degenerative Myelopathy
Early Onset Adult Deafness
Generalised Myoclonic Epilepsy (Rhodesian Ridgeback Type)
Traits:
E Locus (Cream/Red/Yellow)
Brown (345DELPRO) Deletion
Brown (GLNT331STOP) Stop Codon
Brown (SER41CYS) Insertion Codon
Liver {TYRP1} (Lancashire Heeler Type)
D (Dilute) Locus
K Locus (Dominant Black)
A Locus (Fawn/Sable:Tri/Tan Points)
Shedding (MC5R)
Coat Composition CFA28 Gene (Double/Single Coat)
Curly Coat/Hair Curl (KRT71 R151W)
Hip and Elbow Scores
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the Australian National Kennel Council Ltd (ANKC) jointly established the Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Scheme in January 2000, and since that time the AVA has been responsible for administering the scheme from its Canberra office.
The AVA has now ceased participation in the scheme, and ANKC Ltd became the sole manager of the scheme on 30 April 2016.
Understanding Hip & Elbow Scoring PDF
Rhodesian Ridgeback Hip Score Breed average 4.87 percentage is obtained from the pool of dogs tested.
Screening for Canine Hip Dysplasia on the best evidence currently available. Coxofemoral laxity is the best phenotypic predictor of hip dysplasia and is able to be determined at an early age.
Screening for Canine Hip Dysplasia on the best evidence currently available. Coxofemoral laxity is considered to be the best phenotypic predictor of hip dysplasia, and is able to be determined at an early age.
Current schemes test for slightly different criteria. The CHEDS scheme is weighted towards secondary joint changes associated with hip dysplasia, and these may not be fully evident at 12 months of age and often not before 24 months of age.
The PennHIP® scheme assesses hip laxity, and this can be assessed as early as 4 months of age.
All scoring is processed through ORCHID, (Officially Registered Canine Health Information Database).
Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding. It champions the highest standard of animal welfare through education and fostering dog-loving communities. Internationally recognised and established in 1958 as the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), the organisation promotes responsible dog ownership; maintains the ORCHID* heritable canine diseases database; funds research into canine diseases; and supports state and territory-based member bodies. Dogs Australia promotes breed conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfil a breed’s natural instincts.
"Sometimes the best medicine is a dog who thinks their love can cure you."
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