Orthopaedic patient studies at the UW Veterinary Care are done in collaboration with the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (CORL). This is a multidisciplinary research group focused on solving orthopaedic problems that affect animals and humans. CORL is located in the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. One of the laboratory’s greatest attributes is the strong collaborative relationships that exist between the laboratory, the School of Medicine and the College of Engineering. Financial support for the laboratory includes both federal and non-federal funding agencies, medical and veterinary foundations, corporate partners, and private donors. For more information, please visit www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/corl/canine-studies/
Dogs Needed For Cruciate Rupture Genome-Wide Association Study
Dogs Needed for Cruciate Rupture Genome-Wide Association Study
The Small Animal Orthopaedic Service is looking for two groups of dogs:
- PUREBRED Labrador Retrievers AND Rottweilers 9 years old or older with no history of cruciate rupture.
- PUREBRED Labrador Retrievers AND Rottweilers of any age that are affected with non-contact cranial cruciate rupture.
Having pedigree information is appreciated as study dogs should NOT be closely related to other study dogs. Enrolled dogs will receive a free clinical examination and radiographic assessment.
For more information and brochures, please visit http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/corl/canine-studies/ or email genetics@vetmed.wisc.edu
This study is looking at genetic predisposition to non-contact cranial cruciate rupture in Labrador Retrievers and Rottweilers using genomic sequencing. This study is supported by the Morris Animal Foundation, the Marjorie Siebert Aylen Foundation, the National Labrador Retriever Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Fibrotic Myopathy in German Shepherd Dogs
This study is looking for Purebred German Shepherd Dogs with Fibrotic Myopathy. It is also looking for German Shepherd Dogs over 9 years old with no history of fibrotic myopathy or other neurologic disease.
For more information, please visit the website at www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/corl/fibrotic-myopathy-study/
Irish Wolfhounds with osteosarcoma
We are still recruiting cases for our study investigating osteosarcoma in young Irish Wolfhounds. We are looking to collect a blood sample and pedigree information for purebred Irish Wolfhounds that are 5 years or younger and have been diagnosed with osteosarcoma.