Title
LENGTH OF USE AND REASONS OF BORDER GUARD’S DOGS DISCHARGE FROM SERVICE IN A PERIOD OF 2002–2008
Autor
Anna Zając, Wojciech Kruszyński, Justyna Ciechańska
Keywords
working dogs, Border Guard, length of use, diseases
Abstract
The length of use, age at discharge and causes for discharge were subject of analysis in 329 Border Guard’s dogs discharged from service between 2002 and 2008. Mean length of service was 88.8 months and mean age at discharge was 104.8 months. No significant differences in parameters analyzed between breeds, genders, work specialties and age were noted. The most common cause for discharge was old age with symptoms of general organism weakening and senility elements. The relationship between discharge reason and length of use as well as age at discharge was demonstrated.
Pages
5-16
Cite
Zając, A., Kruszyński, W., Ciechańska, J. (2011). LENGTH OF USE AND REASONS OF BORDER GUARD’S DOGS DISCHARGE FROM SERVICE IN A PERIOD OF 2002–2008. Acta Sci. Pol. Med. Vet., 10(2), 5-16.
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