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?

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

Harmonization – WHY?

•

DE scrutineer receives 20% foreign HD cases

• International dog travel for show

• International sales of dogs and semen

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

Harmonization – WHY?

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

# 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)

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

Harmonization – WHO?

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

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

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

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

(Dog) breeding = Harmonization

• Common goal - Positive incentives:

> work, show, pride & honor

> and last but not least: $$$$

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

Breeders are experts in genetic harmonization!

Kennel- & Breedclub >< Breeder

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

Where are the bad

genes in the

population?

Conflict of interest?

Negative incentive

> Exclusion �

Kennel- & Breedclub >< Breeder

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

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?

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

Harmonization - Communication

• Participation

• Communication

• Information

• Education

• PR

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

Thank you

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

Thank you

Muchas gracias