Participate in the collaborative actions for healthier dogs!
Attention to and awareness of health problems in pedigree dogs have increased. The next step is collaborative actions to deal with existing and future issues influencing the health and well-being of dogs.
The 1st International Workshop on Enhancement of Genetic Health in Purebred Dogs is arranged by the Swedish Kennel Club as a post-conference to the 6th International Conference on Advances in Canine and Feline Genomics and Inherited Diseases, Visby, Sweden from May 28 to June 1, 2012.
The workshop aims at providing an opportunity to exchange experiences and views on the enhancement of canine genetic health and to create an international platform for various stakeholders, e.g., geneticists, veterinarians and representatives from cynological and animal welfare organizations, that share a responsibility for dog health. Participants are expected to be well-acquainted with issues related to dog breeding and actively participate in the discussions. The workshop will be held in English.
Workshops about key issues
To stimulate collaborative actions for enhanced canine genetic health, various key issues will be introduced and discussed in workshops:
