As well as the health information below, more information is in the Useful Links and Articles section
Lynda Heron is our Breed Health Representative and Breed Council Representative and can be contacted on
Tel: 01665 570631 Mob: 0774 689 4623 email: brigburn@gmail.com
Tel: 01665 570631 Mob: 0774 689 4623 email: brigburn@gmail.com
Important research is being undertaken by Animal Health Trust on Mast Cell Tumours in the Labrador.
If you feel you could help with the research please click here for details from Mike Starkey, Head of Animal Oncology at AHT.
YOU and YOUR LABRADOR COULD REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
If you feel you could help with the research please click here for details from Mike Starkey, Head of Animal Oncology at AHT.
YOU and YOUR LABRADOR COULD REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Below are links to common topics which may answer some of your questions
Click here for the updated BVA Eye booklet - including DNA testing
The Animal Health Trust is undertaking two important research projects regarding
Hereditary Cataracts in the Labrador and Oncology
The links above give details how we as Labrador owners, can assist them.
Hereditary Cataracts in the Labrador and Oncology
The links above give details how we as Labrador owners, can assist them.
You can also click the buttons below to see summary tables of data over the last 15 years for the following sub-groups which we hope you find informative.
Many thanks to Andy Smith for a very useful piece of information on Hip Dysplasia. The chart and attached information, shows the trend for Labrador Retrievers mean hip scores of tested progeny by sire. It includes all KC held data from 2000 to the end of 2013.
There is a clear downward trend. (click for the full article)
There is a clear downward trend. (click for the full article)