Multimedia
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to offer you educational podcasts and videos about canine health.
The HealthE-Barks Podcast Series
The HealthE-Barks podcast series features a wide variety of canine health topics. The podcasts feature lectures from our highly successful Breeders' Symposia, in-depth discussions by CHF funded researchers and interviews with other canine health experts. The podcasts are released every two weeks and are also available at Apple's iTunes® store. View the complete list of podcasts and search by topic or speaker.
The HealthE-Barks Webinar Series & Videos
Watch short videos about the AKC Canine Health Foundation and our success. Videos include lectures from past Breeders' Symposia and National Parent Club Canine Health Conferences. View the complete list of videos and search by topic or speaker.
All Recently Released Multimedia
Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research
In this special 35 minute podcast we hear from Dr. Jaime Modiano of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Modiano discusses his CHF-funded research of hemangiosarcoma, as well as providing an overview on the progress being made in the field of hemangiosarcoma research.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Vitamin D and Cancer
Presentation by Rondo P. Middleton, PhD, Nestlé Purina Research, Senior Research Scientist, Pet Care Basic Research at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Health Testing in the AKC Breeder of Merit Program
Susan Hamil, AKC Delegate and AKC Canine Health Foundation Director, discusses health testing requirements in the AKC Breeder of Merit Program. This presentation was made at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Canine Oncology Clinical Trials
Presentation by Douglas H. Thamm, VMD DACVIM, Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center Associate Professor & Barbara Cox Anthony Chair in Oncology and Director of Clinical Research at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
This presentation answers the questions: What is a clinical trial? Why are clinical trials conducted in dogs with cancer? What are the different types of clinical trials? What are the phases of clinical trials? When are clinical trials appropriate for a pet? How can I find information about available clinical trials for dogs with cancer?
Factors Influencing Development of New Veterinary Medicine Oncology Products
Presenation made by Karen Greenwood, BSc, Director, Companion Animal Internal Medicine Unit at Pfizer Animal Health at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Presenation Abstract: The presentation will cover the process involved in identifying and registering new oncology treatments for canines and the factors that influence successful registration and launch. This will include observations on the challenge and complexity of development for agents specifically developed for pets versus off-label use of human health products, the MUMS (minor use, minor species) process as it relates to oncology, and the benefits of translational oncology for canine cancer patients.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.