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Coronoid Process Sclerosis: A Heritable Marker to Reduce Elbow Disease in Labradors
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Coronoid Process Sclerosis: A Heritable Marker to Reduce Elbow Disease in Labradors

Canine elbow dysplasia (CED) is a major concern for Labrador Retrievers, especially in assistance dog programs, where elbow health can determine whether a dog completes training. Despite decades of selective breeding, progress in reducing CED prevalence has been slow. One challenge is that many programs rely on standard radiographs, which are less precise than computed tomography (CT) for detecting subtle joint changes.

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