Breed Variations in the Incidence of Pyometra and Mammary Tumours in Swedish Dogs
Dogs enrolled in a Swedish insurance company (during 1995-2006) were studied for development of pyometra and mammary tumours (MTs), with special attention to breed and age. There were over 260 000 female dogs with over 1 000 000 dog-years at risk (DYAR) in the database, using data on bitches up to 10 years of age and 110 breeds with over 1000 DYAR. These data provide information of the combined disease incidence in a large number of different breeds. Breed variations in incidence rate suggests genetic components in disease development. Our study may be valuable in the search for genetic risk-factors or protective factors.
- Pages : 4
- Publisher : Wiley - Blackwell Verlag GmbH
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- Year : 2012 December
- Language : English