Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

This page last updated November 4, 2009

!!! Important Notice for Customers Ordering DNA Based Tests !!!

The FTA cards which are used to collect the DNA samples for laboratory processing are currently out of stock and back ordered.  The manufacturer has estimated that we will receive new stock on or about November 13th.  As a result, while we will accept orders through the online store, please understand that the earliest the collection kits are likely to ship will be the week of November 16th.  We appreciate your patience during this delay.

Attention Breeders: UC Davis Online Birth Defect Survey

Attention Labrador Retriever Owners—DNA Samples Needed

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a study on Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia (TVD) in Labrador Retrievers. TVD is a congenital cardiac defect, is heritable, and can lead to heart failure. The research team is seeking to identify the responsible gene(s), and are in need of blood samples from affected dogs as well as their immediate relatives (affected or unaffected). Please see the attached forms for more information. This research is funded through a grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation with the financial support of the OFA.

Notice Regarding the OFA Cardiac Database

Ch. Aynsworth Silver Moonlight, ROM More Health Champions..	Clinics Updated 11/4/09 Next Health Clinics: 11/7: Greenboro, NC 11/8: Red Bank, NJ 11/14: Houston, TX 11/14: Oaks, PA 11/19-20: W Spfld, MA 11/21: Beaverton, OR 11/21: W. Springfield, MA All Health Clinics.	American Water Spaniel Akita Australian Cattle Dog Beagle Borzoi Cesky Terrier Chow Chow Field Spaniel German Pinscher Irish Red & White Setter Labrador Retriever Leonberger Mastiff Pharaoh Hound Schipperke Shetland Sheepdog Swedish Vallhund	NEW! Go to our main DNA Testing page. The OFA now offers DNA based disease testing through an exclusive license arrangement with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.