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Note: From Dr. Dunn... (2/11/08) The information on this page may not be current since any website outside ThePetCenter.com
may make changes to their site and not notify anyone.
Be sure to view OFFA.org for up to date protocols and prices.

NOTICE: FEE INCREASES AND POLICY CHANGES MAY OCCUR ON OCCASION

The data presented relates to January 1, 2001

Hip and elbow evaluation fees will increase $5.00

Hip and/or Elbow Certification: Must be 24 months of age or older
Hips Only... $30
Hips plus elbows submitted together... $35
Elbows only... $25
A litter of 3 or more submitted together... $75

Kennel rate: individuals submitted as a group, owned/co-owned by the same person. A group of 5 to 10 individuals submitted together $15.00 per study. More than 10 individuals submitted together $150.00 total. There is no additional charge for studies on 11 individuals and higher submitted at the same time.

Preliminary Hip and/or Elbow Evaluation: Under 24 months
Hips or elbows only... $25
Hips plus elbows submitted together... $30
A litter of 3 or more submitted together... $45

Consultation
Any other radiographic study (thorax, abdomen, etc.) $25 per animal

Soft Tissue Databases
DNA, thyroid, patella and cardiac database fee will not change ($15.00 per submission)

Permanent Identification Policy
The OFA has adopted a policy, effective January 1, 2001, acknowledging animals that have been submitted for inclusion in our databases that have permanent identification in the form of DNA profile, microchip or tattoo. Animals not permanently identified will continue to be evaluated; however, they will be issued a number clearly indicating that the animal has no permanent identification.

Owner choice for data disclosure:
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has always had a semi-closed database, only disclosing data for normal results. The OFA has decided to allow owner choice regarding disclosure of data from individual animals. At the time of submission, the owner must choose if abnormal results are to be released. If no choice is made, only normal results will be disclosed for individuals. This will not affect information currently in the database. If an owner chooses to change the disclosure status of information in the database, a form can be completed and submitted with the owner's signature.

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit organization whose objective is to assist dog owners to better understand their dog's physical attributes so that knowledgeable breeding will continually improve
the genetic makeup of the animal.

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