harmonization of screening procedures and certifications

Harmonization of

screening procedures

and certifications

Richard C. Nap, DVM, PhD.

Richard C. Nap DVM Ph.D Harmonization of screening an d certification SKK – June 2012

Harmonizing / -ation (Webster)

Richard C. Nap DVM Ph.D Harmonization of screening and certificates SKK June 2012

• To agree in action, adaptation, or in effect on

the mind.

• To be in peace and friendship, as individuals,

families, or public organizations.

• To cause and agree to show the

agreement of ….. ; to reconcile

the apparent contradiction of …

Harmonization - Questions

• Why

• What?

• Where?

• Who?

• How?

• When?


Harmonization – WHY?

•

DE scrutineer receives 20% foreign HD cases

• International dog travel for show

• International sales of dogs and semen


Harmonization – WHY?


# dogs / YR

Phenotypic: radiographs

• Hip Dysplasia

• Elbow Dysplasia

• OCD in stifle, hock,

shoulder

• Chiari-like disease

• Spondylosis

Phenotypic: physical exam

• Patellar luxation

• Deafness

• PRA

• Heart disease

Molecular genetic tests:

• PRA

• Exercise Intolerance

• Dwarfism (Shepherd dog)

• Epilepsia (Boerboel)

Harmonization – What?Prof. Dr. HAW Hazewinkel

Harmonization – What?

>>> “Don’t make rules for exceptions” <<<

• Identification if a problem exists

- Qualification > what is it?

- Quantification > how big is it?

• Where? 1. (Inter) national

2. National >< breed(s)


Harmonization – WHO?



Ownership and authority

Harmonization – How?

>>> KISS = Keep It Simple (Stupid)

• Screening, Reporting, Certification

• Costs >< Benefits / what is in it for me?

• Authority, expertise / international, national,

• Limited distribution and standardization of

specialization, facilities and equipment


(Dog) breeding = Harmonization

• Common goal - Positive incentives:

> work, show, pride & honor

> and last but not least: $$$$


Breeders are experts in genetic harmonization!

Kennel- & Breedclub >< Breeder


Where are the bad

genes in the

population?

Conflict of interest?

Negative incentive

> Exclusion �

Kennel- & Breedclub >< Breeder


Where are the bad

genes in the

population?

Conflict of interest?

Negative incentive

> Exclusion �

Screening procedures and

harmonization can only be

successful when the interests of

the Kennelclub / breed and the

individual breeder(s) are alignedUtrecht, R.C. Nap 1993

Richard C. Nap DVM Ph.D SKK June 2012Harmonization of screening and certificates

Harmonization – When?

• SMART objectives

- Specific

- Measurable

- Attractive

- Realistic

- Time bound

By when should it be ready?


Harmonization - Communication

• Participation

• Communication

• Information

• Education

• PR


Thank you


Thank you

Muchas gracias

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