BVA/KC Hip/elbow dysplasia schemes

Who is responsible for reporting the results to the owner?

• The British Veterinary Association (BVA)

• The Kennel Club (KC)

• The referring Veterinary Surgeon

• The CHS scrutineers 

Which of the following is NOT needed for the identification of a KC/CHS x-ray?

• Age

• KC registration number

• Date of radiography

• Left/right markers

What year did the BVA and Kennel club start carrying out the breed specific testing for elbow dysplasia? 

• 1987

• 1998

• 1999

• 2009

What is the grading system for elbow dysplasia scheme?

• 1 to 5

• 0 to 4

• 0 to 3

• 1 to 4

What is the minimum age of a dog for submission under the scheme?

• 10 months

• 1 year

• 18 months

• 2 years

What angle does an extended elbow need to be while taking the x-ray?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 110 degrees

• 180 degrees

What type of file does the radiography need to be in to upload to the BVA online portal? 

• JPEG

• GIF

• TIFF

• DICOM

What position should a canine be placed in for BVA x-rays of the hips?

• Dorsal ventral

• Ventral dorsal

• Right lateral

• Left lateral

The final score is the sum of the points awarded for each of how many radiographic features of both hip joints?

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 9

Which of the following legislations/regulations are mentioned in the elbow and hip dysplasia scheme rules and procedure document?

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

• Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013