Hip & Elbow Assessments
via Germany

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Get X-rays scores recognised by WUSV

Dysplasia Zentrum Gießen (DZG)

DZG is an academic institute dedicated to diagnostic imaging of skeletal dysplasia in small animals, including canines. The institute is commissioned to provide hip and elbow scoring services to many canine umbrella organisations, including the World Union for GSD (WUSV).

The DZG HD-ED Expert Panel are all accredited members of GRSK e.V which is the German equivalent to the Radiology Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand Collage of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS).

Quick Links

Get DZG Scoring Sheets

Return Scoring Sheets

Find a certified Vet

Info for vets

Vet Registration

Vet Certification

Who is scoring?

Who is scoring

Why a DZG HD/ED Portal?

Because we want to support GSD owners who wish to align with the WUSV Breed Mandate.

We have commissioned DZG's services pertaining to HD-ED scoring as part of the WUSV stipulating that any dogs participating in their events or to be registered in their studbook must have HD-ED scores from a recognised service provider of HD/ED scoring from 01.01.25. DZG is such recognised service provider.

You can submit x-rays to DZG via our Portal. You must subscribe to WGDCA membership and your dog must be at least 12 months of age.

If you intend to use the HD/ED results as part of the WUSV Breed Program, then you must use an Australian vet accredited by the DZG as additional images are required. If this is not imperative to you, then you may choose to use a vet of your choice.

Which Vet?

You may choose to use any licensed veterinarian who you trust has the expertise to provide high quality x-ray images or you may choose to use one of the Australian Foreign Veterinary Radiologists (FVR). If you choose the former, then make sure they can provide you with an electronic copy of the x-rays (DICOM format).

The Foreign Veterinary Radiologist Program was developed by the DZG as part of them being commissioned by canine organisations with international members, e.g. WUSV or FCI. The Program harmonises the way x-rays must be taken and as such ensures scores are comparable and recognised world-wide. A Foreign Veterinary Radiologist have passed a practical as well as theoretical exam. We currently have three in Australia. They will take two different projections of the elbows and hips (common practice is just one of each) to give the best information about the shape and structure of the hip and elbow joints. More here

Australian
Foreign Veterinary Radiologists

TORENBEEK VET CLINIC

339 Dean Street, Frenchville QLD 4701, Australia

07 4928 2593

David Skilling

MOORONG VETERINARY CLINIC

3 Moorong Street, Moorong Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

02 6921 3462

Rosemary McKean

DELORAINE VETERINARY CENTRE

23 Beefeater Street, Deloraine TAS 7304, Australia

03 6362 2108

Roger Blackwell

Invite
your veterinarian to join the DZG Foreign Veterinarian Radiologist Program

Which vet?

What is a FVR?

Find a FVR

The WUSV recommends two different projections of hips and elbows

Most countries with a mainstream HD-ED screening program (e.g. Australia) only request one type of flexed ML view. The WUSV recommends two different projections of the respective hip and elbow joints to safeguard against misinterpretations of changes at the medial coronoid process.

The vast majority of various national/international elbow dysplasia screening programs are based on the protocol of the International Elbow Working Group (IEWG, here).

Dr. Tellhelm is on the IEWG Board. The protocol includes a mandatory mediolateral (ML) flexed projection of each elbow joint. IEWG recommends an additional ML flexed projection (about 40° and 100°) and a cranio-caudal oblique (15°) view.

How does the WUSV HD-ED Scheme commissioned through DZG compare to other mainstream Schemes?

(Source: here and here)

+ See how HD scores compare across various schemes

+ See how ED scores compare across various schemes

HD/ED Scheme comparisons

Step-by-Step (GSD owners)

Purchase HD-ED Fom(s)

Return HD-ED Form(s)

Prerequisites

You must subscribe to a WGSDCA membership.
Your dog ≥12 months of age and identifiable via the microchip number indicated on its Pedigree Certificate.
The elected veterinarian must have a veterinary practitioners board license. More here.

Fees:
Radiological examination of hips and elbows (HD-ED): AUD75.00.
Radiological Lumbar-Sacral OC(D) (@ L7:os) & Transitional Vertebra Examination (LSTV) : AUD60.00

You will receive electronic copies of the DZG Scoring Sheets. The onus is on you to ensure that the animal comply with the specified requirements and the correctness of these on the sheets. Fees are non-refundable.

Print the forms and take them to the elected veterinarian at the day of x-ray'ing.

Make an x-ray appointment with the elected Veterinarian and bring the purchased DZG Scoring Sheets on the day of the appointment.

The Veterinarian needs to verify the identify of the dog
By checking the microchip number against that included on the Scoring Sheets.

The Veterinarian needs to complete any empty fields in the "Vet Information" sections on the respective Scoring Sheets
Each Scoring Sheet needs to be signed and dated. TAKE THE COMPLETED SHEETS WITH YOU

If you use an Australian FVR (more here), then the Veterinarian submits the images straight to the DZG. You just need to return the Scoring Sheets to the WGSDCA (Step 3).

If you do NOT USE A FVR: Request an electronic copy of the x-rays (DICOM format only). You need to return the DZG Scoring Sheets and the images to the WGSDCA (Step 3) who will then forward to the DZG. If the DZG deems the x-rays to be of poor quality, then they need to be repeated at your expense. This is unlikely to occur if you use a FVR.

Make a high-resolution scan of the completed Scoring Sheets and return via the Form below.
The scans will be forwarded to DZG.
If you didn't use a FVR, then you need to upload the x-ray images as well (DICOM format only).

Return Sheets

Return HD Sheet

Return ED Sheet

Return OC(D) Sheet

Hip Xrays

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LEFT Elbow Xrays

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RIGHT Elbow Xrays

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LSTV Xrays

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DZG will assess the x-rays and assign a diagnostic score for the hips and elbow joints, respectively (and OCD if you ordered that assessment as well). These scores will be noted on the DZG Scoring Sheets and the sheets will be signed, dated, stamped and returned the the WGSDCA Breed Warden. On receipt, the Breed Warden will send you a hardcopy of the Scoring sheets as well as a certificate.

The results will be recorded in the WGSDCA HD-ED Database.

Info for Vets

Participate in a Screening Program aimed at harmonising hip and elbow assessments of German Shepherds
world-wide

The German HD-ED Expert Panel at DZG (more info HERE) is already providing HD/ED assessment to a wide range of canine organisations including the World Union of German Shepherds (WUSV, webpage HERE) and several country members of the Federation Cynologique Internale [FCI, webpage HERE] who is the dominating pure breed pedigree provider across the world.

Download DZG's Vet Participation Invite Letter

The Australian veterinary clinic must be able to generate x-rays in DICOM format. No other format will be accepted by the DZG. The veterinarian must have a Veterinary Board Registration number.

Participation Criteria

Help us helping Australian GSD breeders who wish to support the WUSV's aim to harmonise the breeding of GSD worldwide

Registration & Certification

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Initial Assessment of image quality

Register the clinic by submitting the Form below.
You will receive receive account setup details from DZG which lets you submit x-ray images directly to them.
You need to submit x-rays from 3 German Shepherds. You may use x-rays that the clinic has on file already.

AUD325.00
A refund of AUD250 will be forthcoming in the event of DZG deeming insufficient image quality.

REGISTRATION FORM

Name of clinic

Address

Contact Number

Full name of participating veterinarian

website

Veterinary Board Registration Number

Your Signature

Five Online Training Modules

Submit the Form below to access the 5 training modules developed by DZG and the WUSV to synchronise the generation of x-rays wold-wide.
You will receive a password directly from the DZG to access the material which describes the technical details pertaining to what x-rays need to be produced and how.

Please let us know (or Dr. Tellhelm directly) when you are ready to do the online test.
A certificate signed by Dr. Tellhelm will be issued and you will be provided with an Australian Foreign Veterinary Radiologist ID. Your certification will be reviewed on a 4-year basis by the DZG and at no charge.

AUD325.00

CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FORM

Today’s date

Please send me a password to access the DZG HD/ED Training Modules

By submitting this Form and subject to a successful certification as a Foreign Veterinary Radiologist, I agree to the DZG Terms & Conditions.

Your Signature

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Your application has been submitted.

DZG will be notified and you will receive a password to access their training modules

A GSD owner makes an appointment for hips/elbow x-rays

If participating in the DZG HD-ED Scheme, then they will bring DZG Scoring Sheets on the day of appointed.

You need to:
1. Verify the identify of the dog by checking the microchip against the microchip number indicated on the Scoring Sheets.
2. Complete the Veterinary Sections on all Scoring Sheeets
3. Take x-rays and add X-ray identification number
4. Sign the Scoring Sheets and hand them back to the owner.
5. Upload the x-rays to the DZG database using your myVetXL account.

Vet Registration

Vet Accreditation

A WUSV Cooperation Partner

Hip & Elbow Assessments via Germany

(You must use a computer to access the forms on this page)

Get X-rays scores recognised by WUSV

Dysplasia Zentrum Gießen (DZG)

Quick Links

Get DZG Scoring Sheets

Return Scoring Sheets

Find a certified Vet

Info for vets

Vet Registration

Vet Certification

Who is scoring?

Why a DZG HD/ED Portal?

Which Vet?

Australian Foreign Veterinary Radiologists

TORENBEEK VET CLINIC

339 Dean Street, Frenchville QLD 4701, Australia

07 4928 2593

David Skilling

MOORONG VETERINARY CLINIC

3 Moorong Street, Moorong Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

02 6921 3462

Rosemary McKean

DELORAINE VETERINARY CENTRE

23 Beefeater Street, Deloraine TAS 7304, Australia

03 6362 2108

Roger Blackwell

Invite your veterinarian to join the DZG Foreign Veterinarian Radiologist Program

The WUSV recommends two different projections of hips and elbows

Most countries with a mainstream HD-ED screening program (e.g. Australia) only request one type of flexed ML view. The WUSV recommends two different projections of the respective hip and elbow joints to safeguard against misinterpretations of changes at the medial coronoid process.

How does the WUSV HD-ED Scheme commissioned through DZG compare to other mainstream Schemes?

(Source: here and here)

Prerequisites

You must subscribe to a WGSDCA membership. Your dog ≥12 months of age and identifiable via the microchip number indicated on its Pedigree Certificate. The elected veterinarian must have a veterinary practitioners board license. More here.

Participate in a Screening Program aimed at harmonising hip and elbow assessments of German Shepherds world-wide

The Australian veterinary clinic must be able to generate x-rays in DICOM format. No other format will be accepted by the DZG. The veterinarian must have a Veterinary Board Registration number.

Participation Criteria

Help us helping Australian GSD breeders who wish to support the WUSV's aim to harmonise the breeding of GSD worldwide

Registration & Certification

Initial Assessment of image quality

Register the clinic by submitting the Form below. You will receive receive account setup details from DZG which lets you submit x-ray images directly to them. You need to submit x-rays from 3 German Shepherds. You may use x-rays that the clinic has on file already.

AUD325.00 A refund of AUD250 will be forthcoming in the event of DZG deeming insufficient image quality.

REGISTRATION FORM

Hip & Elbow Assessments
via Germany

Australian
Foreign Veterinary Radiologists

Invite
your veterinarian to join the DZG Foreign Veterinarian Radiologist Program

You must subscribe to a WGSDCA membership.
Your dog ≥12 months of age and identifiable via the microchip number indicated on its Pedigree Certificate.
The elected veterinarian must have a veterinary practitioners board license. More here.

Participate in a Screening Program aimed at harmonising hip and elbow assessments of German Shepherds
world-wide

Register the clinic by submitting the Form below.
You will receive receive account setup details from DZG which lets you submit x-ray images directly to them.
You need to submit x-rays from 3 German Shepherds. You may use x-rays that the clinic has on file already.

AUD325.00
A refund of AUD250 will be forthcoming in the event of DZG deeming insufficient image quality.