Accurate age estimation of puppies: a vital tool to combat the illegal puppy trade.

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Veterinary RecordVolume 192, Issue 9 p. 368-370 Research comment Accurate age estimation of puppies: a vital tool to combat the illegal puppy trade Jana Brankovič, Corresponding Author Jana Brankovič [email protected] Institute of Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaSearch for more papers by this author Jana Brankovič, Corresponding Author Jana Brankovič [email protected] Institute of Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 May 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3021Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. References 1Maher J, Wyatt T. European illegal puppy trade and organised crime. Trends Organ Crime 2021; 24: 506– 25 2Van den Broeck M, Cornillie P. Legal framework and current techniques for age estimation in puppy trade. Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift 2020; 89: 135– 44 3 European Council. Regulation 1/2005 (EC). On the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32005R0001&qid=1679649252268 (accessed 24 March 2023) 4 European Council. Regulation (EU) No 576/2013. On the non-commercial movement of pet animals and repealing Regulation (EC) No 998/2003.https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32013R0576 (accessed 24 March 2023) 5Arnall L. Some aspects of dental development in the dog—ii. Eruption and extrusion. J Small Anim Pract 1960; 1: 259– 67 6Van den Broeck M, Bels L, Duchateau L, et al. Time and sequence of the replacement of the deciduous by the permanent dentition in dogs and its applicability for age estimation. Anat Histol Embryol 2023; doi: 10.1111/ahe.12904 7Shabestari L, Taylor GN, Angus W. Dental eruption pattern of the beagle. J Dent Res 1967; 46: 276– 8 8Van den Broeck M, Chen Y, Cornillie P. Age estimation of puppies based on the radiographically assessed development of ossification centres in the carpal and metacarpal regions. Vet Rec 2023; doi: 10.1002/vetr.2582 9Dyce K, Sack W, Wensing C. Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy, 4th edition. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2010: 181– 4 10Modina SC, Andreis ME, Moioli M, et al. Age assessment in puppies: coming to terms with forensic requests. Forensic Sci Int 2019; 297: 8– 15 11Van den Broeck M, De Bels L, Duchateau L, et al. Time and sequence of emergence of the deciduous dentition in dogs and its applicability for age estimation. Anat Histol Embryol 2022; 51: 640– 57 12Van den Broeck M, Stock E, Duchateau L, et al. The sesamoid bone in the long abductor muscle tendon of the first digit in the dog. Anat Rec 2022; 305: 37– 51 13Van den Broeck M, Stock E, Vermeiren Y, et al. Age estimation in young dogs by radiographic assessment of the canine pulp cavity/tooth width ratio. Anat Histol Embryol 2022; 51: 269– 79 Volume192, Issue96/13 May 2023Pages 368-370 ReferencesRelatedInformation