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Cardiology

Breed Screening for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

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CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Disclosure(s):
Lisbeth Høier Olsen, DVM, DVSc: No financial relationships to disclose
Jens Häggström, DVM, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology): Boehringer Ingelheim: Advisor (Ongoing), Consultant for the EKO Vet+/CanineBeat AI project (Ongoing), Presenting at BI arranged events (Ongoing)
Presentation Description / Summary: Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) contributes to cardiac morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide. A genetic background has been described in some dog breeds. Affected dog breeds can be banned if no breeding programs are established. Different tools can be used for breed screening including cardiac auscultation, echocardiography and/or ancestral information. Several factors may influence the outcome of a breeding program including screening intervals, age limits, number and training levels of observers, registration and availability of the results, mandatory/voluntary participation and selection intensity. Commercial MMVD gene tests are available, but information regarding test performance is limited.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe MMVD breeding screening methods and ongoing screening programs in dogs
  • Describe practical issues related to MMVD breeding programs in dogs
  • Describe evidence for MMVD gene test in dogs