Learn how to gather information to sort out the true cause of a health condition. Although many breeders use a disease association rather than cause and effect to decide the cause of disease, you will gain insights to distinguish the differences.
About Dr. Fran Smith
Frances O. Smith, DVM, PhD, DACT, became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology in 1986. After a long career, Dr. Smith retired in 2023 from full-time private practice as a small animal practitioner specializing in canine reproduction. One of few board-certified theriogenologists in private practice, her expertise in genetic counseling, chilled and frozen semen, and reproductive infertility of the male and female canine is well known throughout the United States. Dr. Smith maintains veterinary licenses in Mississippi and Colorado. She frequently speaks to breed groups, veterinary associations and students, and the general public.
Additional Resources for Dog Breeders
At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “To Whelp or Not to Whelp: Planning an Elective C-Section”, our most recent webinar from Dr. Andrea Hesser.
