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Subject: Umbilical hernias
Posting, June 2, 2005
Hello Forum
I would be interested to know if there are alot of known cases of Hereditory Umbilical Hernias in Eurasiers in Germany and if this information can be found on a database? Also do you think that this hereditory problem should be avoided when breeding or is it acceptable to breed from an Eurasier with this in their lines? I look forward to your comments.
Best Wishes
Michelle
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Posting, June 2, 2005
Hello Michelle, and welcome to this forum! You are the first English speaking member and I am very happy you took the plunge to participate.
As I think your question - and the answer - is of general interest, I translated your question into German and added it into the German part of the forum (Rund um die Zucht. Nabelbruch).
I am sure that our breeding board or one of our breed inspectors will answer as soon as they can. I promise to translate the answer back into English. So, please check in again in a few days and feel free to ask more questions.
Best wishes
Ellen
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Posting, June 2, 2005
Hello Michelle, here comes my translation of the answer from Annemarie, which she posted June 2, 2005:
"Hello,
the fault "umbilical hernia" is also known in Eurasiers. In the ZG only very few Eurasiers have had it. Our breed inspectors check all the puppies of a litter at the age 5 to 14 days and a second time at the age of approx. 7 to 8 weeks, among many other things also in regard to umbilical hernia. Because this fault is hereditary, signals poor connective tissues, and can probably be considered as a not fully closed abdominal wall, Eurasiers with this fault are not considered for breeding in the ZG. As this fault occurs relatively seldom in the ZG, the ZG can afford to not allow this for breeding.
Of course all the faults detected during litter inspections by our breed inspectors are entered into the club database, and the breeders also have the obligation to report any faults. The buyer must also be informed about these things.
(As a member of the ZG, I cannot speak for all Eurasier Clubs in general, only for the ZG). For those Eurasiers with umbilical hernia, it is not a problem. Often the umbilical hernia "grows out" by itself, sometimes a long "band-aid" assists this, larger umbilical hernias can be operated on well and without further complications.
a."
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Posting, June 4, 2005
Hello forum,
Ellen has pointed out that to me that I didn't possibly make my question clear and should of asked what your thoughts were on true inherited hernias and closed hernias that are more likely caused by the mother being too rough when pulling on the cord?
Thank you
Michelle
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Posting, June 4, 2005
Hi, Michelle,
here comes the translation of Annemarie's response:
"Hello Michelle, hereditary umibilical hernias, I already expressed my view on that question (see prior posting).
When an "open abdominal wall" is caused through rough or clumsy behaviour of the mother while separating the cord, the ZG asks for an unmistakable certificate from the vet stating clearly that a hereditary umbilical hernia is out of the question.
This will most likely have no consequences for the puppy concerned, if the operation was not too large. With regard to breeding, this kind of hernia would not be a hindrance, as it is an acquired fault and not hereditary.
But one should look carefully why the mother acted this way. It would have to be clarified if her instinct to care for a litter is normal or if one should think about excluding the mother from further breeding.
But such a case can always only be decided by looking at each single case in itself and calls for responsible talks between the breeder, breed inspector and the vet. I hope I understood you correctly this time.
Greetings, a".
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Posting, June 4, 2005
Anne-Marie
Thank you for your answer, that answers my question perfectly.
Best Wishes
Michelle