Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

This page last updated July 1, 2009

Attention Veterinary Students

The OFA will be awarding travel grants to attend the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation 2009 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, Sponsored by Nestle Purina PetCare, October 23-25, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. Click here for more information and a Grant Application form.

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

BIS Ch. Just-Wright The Full Monty More Health Champions..	Clinics Updated 6/30/09 Next Health Clinics: 7/12: Monrovia, CA 7/17-18: Houston, TX 7/18: Riverside, CA 7/19: Bethel, CT 7/26: Marlboro, MA 7/31-8/1: Canfield, OH 8/1: Dixon, CA 8/2: Aurora, CO 8/2: Stanwood, WA All Health Clinics.	American Water Spaniel Akita Australian Cattle Dog Beagle Borzoi Cesky Terrier Chow Chow 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.