A study of hemophilia A in German shepherd dogs in Denmark.
Classical hemophilia, hemophilia A, is the most common coagulation disorder in dogs. This article presents a comprehensive study of this disease in German Shepherd dogs in Denmark. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, diagnosis, genetics, therapy, and prophylaxis. Furthermore, a scheme for a rational elimination of the causative gene from the population is presented.
Fogh
J M
JM
Department of In Vitro Biology, Nordisk Gentofte A/S, Denmark.
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D003718:Denmark; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male