RESPIRATORY FUNCTION TEST FOR IMPROVED BREEDING

We are seeking vets who would like to become Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) Assessors of brachycephalic dogs. Training will be provided by Dr Arthur House, and by completing the program, you will receive RFG Assessor status with Dogs Australia.

RFG is a respiratory function test developed by Cambridge University in conjunction with the UK Kennel Club designed for vets to assess Bulldogs, and Pugs for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

RFG provides an estimate of a dog’s respiratory function. With this information, vets are able to give guidance to breeders on potential breeding partners to reduce the chances of breeding puppies affected by BOAS and hopefully eradicate the disease. In conjunction with accurate assessment of a dogs presenting history, clinical signs, and anatomy, the RFG can be used to help clinical decision-making for dogs suffering from BOAS.

DATE

Next date to be announced

TIME

Normally 11:00am to 3:00pm

COST

$250

LOCATION

Victoria 

BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES

To express your interest, or if you have any questions, please email Dr Arthur House, Chief Assessor, Respiratory Functional Grading Australia via arthur@penvetreferral.com.au

To enquire about a vet training day in your area, please email Arthur.

PROGRAM

The one-day training program includes training with French and English bulldogs and Pugs of differing grades, links to assessor resources, and plenty of question-and-answer opportunities on all things BOAS.

You will learn how to:

• Evaluate respiratory function in brachycephalic breeds
• Perform the functional grading
• Advise potential breeders
• Lodge the results on the Dogs Australia health platform
• Utilise respiratory function grading in a clinical setting.