Prevalence of diagnostic characteristics indicating canine autoimmune lymphocytic thyroiditis in giant schnauzer and hovawart dogs

Björnerfeldt, Susanne; Andersson, Göran; Nachreiner, R.; Hedhammar, Åke

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2008.00696.x

Research article - Peer-reviewed, 2009

Prevalence of diagnostic characteristics indicating canine autoimmune lymphocytic thyroiditis in giant schnauzer and hovawart dogs

Björnerfeldt, Susanne; Andersson, Göran; Nachreiner, R.; Hedhammar, Åke

Abstract

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The high prevalence of diagnostic characteristics indicating CLT/hypothyroidism in these two breeds suggests a strong genetic predisposition. It would be advisable to screen potential breeding stock for TSH and TgAA as a basis for genetic health programmes to reduce prevalence of CLT in these breeds.

Published in

Journal of Small Animal Practice
2009, volume: 50, number: 4, pages: 176-179
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC

Authors' information

Björnerfeldt, Susanne

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Andersson, Göran

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Nachreiner, R.

Hedhammar, Åke

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science
Veterinary Science

Publication Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2008.00696.x

URI (permanent link to this page)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/50022