Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a private, nonprofit organization based in Columbia, Missouri.

The OFA funds research (nearly $3 million) on inherited diseases in pets through organizations like AKC CHF and Morris Animal Foundation.

There are other methodologies in practice that include a Distraction Index for Penn Hip evaluations, an objective scoring method practiced by the British Veterinary Association, and an evaluative grade based on point by point criterion in the Federation Cynologique International system.

The OFA offers DNA certification for canine degenerative myelopathy, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis for American Bulldogs, Fanconi syndrome for Basenjis, and neonatal encephalopathy with seizures for Standard Poodles.

Results include all OFA certifications for the animal, and sire, dam, siblings, half-siblings, and offspring.[relevant?

The hind legs and hips of a short-haired black dog
The hips and hind legs of a Whippet