Dr. Fran Smith, DVM, President of the OFA, teaches our community how canine health testing can benefit your breeding program. She also shares insights into the history of OFA, its mission, and process for selecting health tests.

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Drs. Kate Aicher and Lea Poellmann discuss the emerging parasite (heterobilharzia americana) that causes canine liver flukes, also known as canine schistosomiasis. This presentation covers the life cycle of the parasite, how dogs become infected, as well as symptoms of, testing for, and treatment of infection.

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Dr. Andrea Hesser, a veterinarian specialized in theriogenology, provides a comprehensive overview of what you need in your whelping toolkit. The presentation covers essential and emerging approaches to pregnancy management, whelping equipment and support, and early puppy care. This review is not only for people with free-whelping breeds, but also for those who are planning elective C-sections.

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Dr. Cheryl Lopate continues our discussion about providing optimal care of a brood female throughout pregnancy and lactation. We review whelping box considerations to help you set up a dam, so she can provide excellent care for her neonates.

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Dr. Cheryl Lopate discusses the best age to breed a female, why health clearances are important, and how genetic testing can help evaluate potential mates.

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Dr. Carla Barstow joins us for part two of her discussion about the tips & tricks you need to know for the best possible breeding outcomes. We close this year's symposium with an invaluable discussion on the myths and facts surrounding breeding.

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Dr. Carla Barstow joins us to share tips and tricks to have the best possible breeding outcomes. She'll also review what diagnostic tests and supplements are needed and what can be skipped.

This is the first session of Good Dog's 4th Annual Health Symposium. Watch the video recording here.

Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT continues the conversation on raising a stellar stud dog. This part focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog, including mitigating fertility issues, using reproductive supplements, and more.

Starting at middle age around 5 years old, stud dogs may begin to have health concerns that can impact their breeding soundness. Physical health also can affect a stud dog’s libido. This episode focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog. A review of changes in semen quality, its impact on fertility and how frequently semen should be evaluated will be discussed. Ways to mitigate fertility issues and the use of reproductive supplements also will be reviewed.

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Hear from certified theriogenologist, Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT, in this reproductive health podcast episode! Optimal performance in a stud dog requires proper nutrition, exercise, parasite control and vaccinations. A stud dog should pass the breed’s health clearances and genetic testing as well as a breeding soundness examination. Effectively managing a stud dog requires understanding his semen evaluation and methods to maximize and best preserve his future genetic potential. Part I of this series focuses on weaning through age 4.

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Dr. Julie Cecere reviews some common causes of infertility in brood females and discusses the importance of checking both the male and female prior to breeding, in addition to guidance on nutrition and fitness.

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