Essays about: "white dog"

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  1. 16. Lungfibros hos hund : fallbeskrivningar, histopatologi samt analys av surfaktantproteiner

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Maria Eriksson; [2008]
    Keywords : lungfibros; IPF; Westie; West Highland White Terrier; surfaktant; SP-C; surfaktant protein C; histopatologi; lunga; fibros; respiration;

    Abstract : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic respiratory disease with an estimated incidence of 3-6 cases per 100 000 inhabitants in Sweden. There is no cure for the disease, which inevitably leads to death. A similar disease has been found among terrier dogs, with an especially high prevalence in the West Highland White Terrier (WHWT). READ MORE

  3. 17. Genetic association of Canine Lymphocytic Thyroiditis (CLT) with DLA class II in Giant Schnauzer and Hovawart dogs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Maria Wilbe; [2007]
    Keywords : Canine lymphocytic thyroiditis; Cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated 4; Dog leukocyte antigen; Major Histocompatibility Complex; autoimmunity;

    Abstract : Canine Lymphocytic Thyroiditis (CLT) resembles naturally occurring lymphocytic thyroiditis in White Leghorn chickens and Hashimoto's thyroiditis in man. It is a common autoimmune endocrine disease in dogs which is a result of destruction of the thyroid glands. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluation of kallikrein 7 (KLK7) and serine protease inhibitor kazal-type 5 precursor (SPINK5) as candidate genes in canine atopic dermatitis in boxer and west highland white terrier

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Katarina Stenshamn; [2006]
    Keywords : canis familiaris; skin disease; atopy; genes; canine; atopic dermatitis; SPINK5; Kallikrein 7;

    Abstract : Atopic Dermatitis is a genetically predisposed allergic skin disease that affects both humans and dogs. The disease has a complex background influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. READ MORE

  5. 19. Genetisk studie av inavel och fertilitet hos hund

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Henrik Johansson; [2005]
    Keywords : fruktsamhet; inavel; inavelsdepression; hund;

    Abstract : Inbreeding, the mating of related individuals, has been the one dominating breeding strategy for dog breeders during the last 200 years. However, its negative effects on fer-tility and other fitness traits, a phenomenon called inbreeding depression, have been ignored in the quest of perfect unity in conformation or performance. READ MORE