June 23, 2026

International Expert Conference on ED Screening

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On 18–19 June 2026, leading international experts gathered at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway, for the FCI International Scientific Conference dedicated to one of the most important hereditary orthopaedic disorders in dogs – Elbow Dysplasia (ED).

The conference represented a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) to harmonise screening procedures, classification systems, reporting standards, and breeding recommendations across FCI member countries.

Over two intensive days of scientific presentations, expert discussions, and consensus-building workshops, participants reviewed the latest scientific evidence regarding ED screening, radiographic techniques, CT applications, grading systems, quality assurance, appeal procedures, and international breeding strategies. Particular attention was devoted to the development of a simplified and scientifically robust classification system that can be applied consistently throughout FCI member countries. The discussions reflected years of accumulated scientific knowledge and practical experience from national screening programmes worldwide.