Mitchell, C., McCormick, W. D. and Crockett, R. G. M. (2016) Canine skull morphology: what we know so far. Seminar Presentation presented to: 5th Postgraduate Research Symposium, Moulton College, Northampton, 15 December 2016.
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| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Seminar Presentation) |
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| Abstract: | The topic of canine skull morphology has seen a growing amount of scientific interest recently. Although the focus of this has been its relationship to extreme conditions such as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome and Syringomyelia, it is likely that an important area impacted by change in skull shape would be food processing and therefore dental health. Prior to observing this possible relationship, there is a need to refine the skull shape categories on dogs since these are based on human measurements. This project aims to develop an innovative, canine-focused method of skull categorisation by measuring a variety of living dog skulls. The overall aim is that this method will then be used to investigate how food processing is affected and eventually develop a pioneering dog food shape specific for each of the skull categories. |
| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF600 Vetinary medicine |
| Creators: | Mitchell, Claire, McCormick, Wanda D and Crockett, Robin G M |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Moulton College |
| Date: | 15 December 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Event Title: | 5th Postgraduate Research Symposium |
| Event Dates: | 15 December 2016 |
| Event Location: | Moulton College, Northampton |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9306 |
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