Australian KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme (CHEDS)

The ANKC elbow scoring scheme uses a similar scoring system to the BVA/KC scheme in the UK.

The grading system is as follows:

  • 0 - Normal
  • 1 - Mild ED
  • 2 - Moderate ED or a primary lesion
  • 3 - Severe ED

The ANKC publish a list of the Elbow Scores in the last 5 years by breed.

Possible Test Results :

  • 0/0 = 0
  • 0/1 = 1
  • 0/2 = 2
  • 0/3 = 3
  • 1/0 = 1
  • 1/1 = 1
  • 1/2 = 2
  • 1/3 = 3
  • 2/0 = 2
  • 2/1 = 2
  • 2/2 = 2
  • 2/3 = 3
  • 3/0 = 3
  • 3/1 = 3
  • 3/2 = 3
  • 3/3 = 3