Publications by authors named "Dina Joergensen"
Background: Fear of firework noises and other loud, sudden noises (noise reactivity) is a significant problem for many dogs and may have a negative effect on both welfare and, in severe cases, the life expectancy of dogs. A wide range of behavior traits, including fear-related behaviors, have high heritability estimates in dogs. The aim of this study was to estimate genomic heritability for fear of fireworks and loud noises in dogs.
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- Distichiasis is a common eye disorder in Norwegian Staffordshire bull terriers, with a prevalence of about 8.38%, which can lead to pain and possible blindness in severe cases.
- Early screenings in puppies (around eight weeks) showed a significantly lower prevalence (2.87%) than in adult dogs (18.72%), indicating that puppy screenings aren't reliable for assessing the disease.
- The study estimated heritability using pedigree and SNP data, finding that it's medium to high (0.22 to 0.47), suggesting selective breeding could help reduce the condition’s occurrence.