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Founded in 1966, our mission is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. The OFA website and databases provide the tools needed, whether you are a veterinarian, breeder, or prospective animal owner.
- About
Learn more about OFA, including our history, objectives, and...
- CHIC Program
CHIC Program Benefits. The CHIC (Canine Health Information...
- Diseases
Use the OFA Records Search feature to search the parents and...
- Browse By Breed
Browse through breed-specific health screenings. Contact us...
- Applications
All information displayed on the OFA website, including...
- Health Clinics
Search OFA Health-Tested Dogs Menu. About. Funded Research;...
- Advanced Search
All information displayed on the OFA website, including...
- Hip Dysplasia
Heavier dogs usually require more extensive postoperative...
- About
We are a database for canine genetic diseases, we work with veterinarians, breeders, and dog owners around the world to collect health testing information and process it into our database. These health tests include radiographic hip and elbow dysplasia screening, DNA based genetic test results, soft tissue examinations for cardiac, eyes ...
Browse through breed-specific health screenings. Contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
14 gru 2021 · The main goal of OFA certification is to help treat a dog's health and prevent future breeding of painful genetic diseases. What Treatment Options Are Available? Once a dog goes through the OFA certification process, several treatment options become available based on the results.
9 lip 2020 · OFA has two exciting new tools to make health testing faster and easier for you. You can now fill out and print multiple tests for multiple dogs at one time for each of your dogs!
Most people generally know that breeders should be doing health testing, but they don’t always know 1) what health tests should be done for their breed, 2) how to look up health clearances on OFA.org, and 3) how to interpret the results.
6 wrz 2024 · In 1996, John M. Olin founded the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) as a private not-for-profit foundation to evaluate and determine if a dog will have problem hips.