{"id":5223,"date":"2019-06-14T12:24:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T16:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=5223"},"modified":"2025-04-09T14:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T18:29:00","slug":"health-genetics-and-behavior-featured-at-annual-canine-welfare-science-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/health-genetics-and-behavior-featured-at-annual-canine-welfare-science-forum.php","title":{"rendered":"Health, Genetics, and Behavior Featured at Annual Canine Welfare Science Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Dr.
Dr. James Ha, University of Washington emeritus professor, gives a presentation during the Canine Welfare Science Forum entitled \u201cWill Rehoming Go Well? What Does Current Science Imply for Breeders and Shelters?\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The 2019 Canine Welfare Science Forum held in Stewart Center at Purdue University on Saturday, June 8, attracted over 150 attendees from across the United States.  Registrants came from 13 states, including Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.  The annual program addresses canine welfare topics of relevance to dog breeders, shelters, kennel managers and caretakers, scientists, regulators, students, and pet industry personnel.  This year\u2019s forum included presentations from industry experts who focused on directly applicable information related to health, genetics, and behavior.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bret Marsh, Indiana State Veterinarian with the Indiana Board of\nAnimal Health, talked about canine health priorities and what can be done by\nthe industry to be more effective and proactive.  Dr. Kari Ekenstedt, assistant professor of\nanatomy and genetics in Purdue Veterinary Medicine\u2019s Department of Basic\nMedical Sciences, discussed canine genetics from a health and welfare\nstandpoint.  She shared important\nscientific information about genetic testing as it relates to selection criteria\nand challenged participants to utilize these tools in their breeding decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James Ha, emeritus research professor at the University of\nWashington, talked about the current scientific implications for breeders and\nshelters related to rehoming.  His\npresentation generated a unique dialogue about animal behavior and the role\nthat both breeders and shelters play in successful rehoming of dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Andrew
Research Technician Andrew Pietraniec in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology, talks with Canine Welfare Science Forum attendee Angie Morgan, director of ALL Creatures Matter Rescue, Inc., in Westfield, Ind., about a research poster entitled \u201cEffect of Live and Recorded Observations on Shelter Dogs\u2019 Response to Stranger Approach.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dr.
Dr. Kari Ekenstedt, assistant professor of anatomy and genetics in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, speaks on the topic of \u201cGenetics, Health and Welfare: What are You Selecting For?\u201d at the Canine Welfare Science Forum Saturday, June 8.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Additionally Dr. Candace Croney, director of Purdue University\u2019s Center\nfor Animal Welfare Science, who holds a joint appointment as professor of\nanimal behavior and well-being in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology\nand professor of animal sciences in the College of Agriculture, and a private\nconsultant she works with, Traci Shreyer, led sessions about behavior,\nspecifically socialization and reducing stress in kennels.  Following their presentations, participants joined\ntogether in break-out groups to discuss and share their concerns as well as success\nstories related to socialization and mitigating kennel stress.  The attendees also were encouraged to talk\nabout how they will apply what they have learned, and how they can prioritize\nanimal health and well-being in their operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During lunch, participants were able to view several posters about\ncanine welfare research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the conclusion of the forum, Dr. Croney explained the importance of\nand need for effective communication on canine welfare, and encouraged\nparticipants to continue an open dialogue on the subject.  Dr. Croney noted that canine welfare\nconversations start with breeders who do and say the right things and are able\nto maintain transparency in their operations. \nShe \u201cdouble dog\u201d dared them to implement science-based canine welfare\npractices and monitor for signs of improvement in order to continuously provide\nthe best care for their dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to the following Canine Welfare Science Forum\nsponsors:  the American Kennel Club,\nIndiana Council for Animal Welfare, Inc., and the Illinois Husbandry and Animal\nWelfare Association.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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