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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.
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
The OFA website and databases provide the tools needed,...
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
The OFA website and databases provide the tools needed, whether you are a veterinarian, breeder, or prospective animal owner. Learn More What health tests should I have done for my dog?
One of the most common questions I see from people looking for a healthy puppy is “Is this breeder doing proper health testing?” For Dog People, all it takes is an AKC registration name or number and about 12 seconds on the OFA website for them to say “Yes” or “No, try somewhere else”.
Our list is not exhaustive, There are other international labs that may offer equivalent testing services. Web searches would yield the best current results regarding availability. Animal Genetics. Antagene. Auburn University. Clemson Canine Genetics Laboratory. Cornell University. Veterinary Diagnostics Center (DDC) Embark.
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.
The CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) section of the OFA website lists the breed-specific pre-breeding health tests that should be performed for each breed as determined by the parent breed club (www.offa.org/breedtests.html). Over 175 breeds have their health test requirements listed here.
16 sty 2012 · Canine thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAA): Elevated thyroglobulin autoantibodies are usually present in the serum of dogs with autoimmune thyroiditis, the heritable form of hypothyroidism. TgAA is important in screening breeding stock, as dogs testing positive for TgAA should not be bred.
