OFA frequently gets calls from people who want to get a DNA profile done on a dog for identification purposes, such as when clearing by parentage. Often people don’t understand that the DNA test kits OFA has available to test for genetic disease are not the same as the swabs that are done for identification.
OFA occasionally gets an overnight package that holds cardiac, patella, eye or other soft tissue applications. OFA also gets phone calls asking if we accept these applications via email.
The top breeds in number of Hip & Elbow evaluations at OFA are:
The answer is yes! The OFA will re-evaluate an animal’s radiographs as often as the owner likes. There is no “waiting period” before submitting new x-rays. However, the re-evaluation must be based on a new set of radiographs. The OFA will not re-evaluate radiographs that have already been evaluated.