Dogs with normal exam results receive
OFA eye certification numbers valid for one year.
For the Lagotto Romagnolo, the baseline testing that is required for any dog to be bred is:
OFA eye certification exam, OFA hip (or PennHip) evaluation, BJFE (Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy), and LSD (Lagotto Storage Disease).
Not exact matches
Riki has
OFA certification on elbows, patellas, heart and
eyes and is not affected by HU and she is also clear of JLPP.
OFA's
Eye Certification registers, collects and shares dog
eye examination information to help veterinary ophthalmologists identify blinding diseases
For most breeds, this means doing a blood profile, thyroid testing, brucellosis testing, hip xrays for hip dysplasia with the xrays being sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (
OFA) for
certification, and
eye examination (commonly referred to as CERF «ing).
Results are used by breeders as a guide to produce healthier dogs and by the
OFA ECR (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals»
Eye Certification Registry) to track and provide information on trends in
eye disease and breed susceptibility.
Dogs can receive a
OFA Eye Certification examination at their veterinary
eye specialist's hospital, or at local
OFA Eye Certification clinics that are frequently held at dog shows, general veterinary practices or at breed clubs.
Voluntary registration of individual Bouviers in CHIC currently requires
certification of testing for hip and elbow dysplasia, cardiac exams, and
eye exams through
OFA, PennHip, and CERF.
The purpose of the
OFA Eye Certification Registry (ECR) is to provide dog breed information regarding canine
eye diseases so that they may make informed breeding decisions in an effort to produce healthier dogs.
We select top notch ladies for him by obtaining their COI (determines their health and longevity) and
OFA (
certification of good hips, heart,
eyes, elbows)... or by directing new breeders on the how to's.
Certifications -
OFA,
eyes..
The requirements include 1) hip dysplasia screening from
OFA or another accredited hip
certification, 2) Thyroid Testing from an accredited lab, 3) an
OFA (or formerly CERF)
eye exam from a veterinary ophthalmologist, and 4) a DNA test for Exercise Induced Collapse from an
OFA approved lab.
Labs can suffer other joint and bone problems in addition to hip dysplasia, thus,
OFA certification of parents is a must as is CERF registration for clear
eyes.
The diagnoses obtained during an
OFA Eye
Certification Registry exam refer only to the observable phenotype (clinical appearance) of an animal's
eyes.
The
OFA Eye
Certification exam consists of indirect ophthalmoscopy and slit lamp biomicroscopy and are reserved for dogs with presumably healthy
eyes.
For example,
OFA Eye
Certification exams do not entail measuring tear production, applying dye to the
eyes for detecting corneal ulcers, or measuring intraocular pressures.
however, if
OFA and
eye -
certification are not available, the puppies are not raised in the house, the mother has a lousy temperament, etc., championship means nothing.
The purpose of the
OFA Eye Certification Registry (ECR) is to provide breeders with information regarding canine
eye diseases so that they may make informed breeding decisions in an effort to produce healthier dogs.
OFA Patella
certification any time after 12 months of age Screening
OFA hip radiographs after 24 months of age
OFA thyroid profile at least once at age 3 or older
OFA or CERF
eye exam — at least once at age three or older
Chooses only healthy, registered parents of excellent temperament and qualities, x-rayed and
eye examined, resulting in eligibility for
OFA and CERF
certification, doing everything possible to prevent passing on devastating genetic defects.