Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
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The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a not-for-profit organization based in Columbia, Missouri that aims to research and prevent orthopedic and hereditary diseases in animals. It focuses on dogs, though also studies other companion animals such as cats. It has contributed nearly $3 million to researchers and maintains a database of results from its studies on its website
The OFA was founded by John M. Olin in 1966, after several of his dogs became affected by hip dysplasia.
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- Greg Keller, The use of health databases and selective breeding: A guide for dog and cat breeders and owners 5th edition 2006 OFA accessed at [1] July 26, 2006
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