harmonization of screening procedures and certifications
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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