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Hereford Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Hereford

RUMINANT· LARGE· Lifespan: 18-22 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Cancer Eye)	Elevated in non-pigmented eyelids	5-10 years	SEVERE	Annual ophthalmic exam, UV exposure management
Bovine Dwarfism	Known carrier lines	Birth	SEVERE	Genetic test if breeding suspect carriers