The Good Dog Pod

Dr. Peggy Root explains how a breeding soundness examination and semen evaluation are important in determining fertility in male dogs. This webinar also delves into less commonly used tests that aid fertility understanding, such as testicular ultrasound, hypoosmotic swelling testing, and assessment for acrosomal integrity and DNA damage.
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Carla Barstow, DVM, MS, DACT explains how to use puppy APGAR scoring to recognize distress in neonates. Designed to capture puppy vitality, the puppy APGAR scoring system rates neonatal performance in five areas that are key to survival.
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Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, DVM, CCRT, CVAT teaches us about important nutrients for puppies, offer practical advice to support their immune system and provide useful guidance to help set them up for lifelong health and success.
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Adam Boyko, PhD continues his conversation on the coefficient of inbreeding (COI). This webinar focuses on genetic diversity, and addresses the balance between breeding healthy, genetically sound dogs while conforming to the breed standard. New genomic methods have advanced the way conservation geneticists think about population genetic health and provide insights into strategies for preserving and improving genetic health in dogs.
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Advances in genomics have made accurate COI measurements easier than ever, but understanding how to interpret these values and why they often differ substantially from pedigree-based COI estimates can be tricky. Adam Boyko, PhD does a deep dive into genetics to help you learn all about COI – what it measures, how it’s calculated, and why it’s important.
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