I recently had a dog CERF'd and sent the form to CERF. They sent me back my paperwork and along with it came a letter about OFA doing their own eye registry. The people at CERF do not seem happy with this at all and they will no longer be sharing the information with OFA. What is everyone's thoughts on who's paperwork to use for our dog's eyes?
Ofa/cerf
Mike Peters-labguy23
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I guess I wonder why the AVCO diplomates felt the need, as a body, to vote to go with OFA database vs continuing with CERF, particularly when CERF was providing the results to OFA already (assuming the dog owner sent the forms/fee in). I didn't pay much attention when I did my last group of dogs in October, just that the vet said "they" wanted a better database and were going with OFA now. CERF's website was pretty dated, they are working on it now apparently. What else does the CERF do, besides maintain the registry and collect data, for which they charge a fee to access reports? I see nothing on the site that indicates they do research into eye disease itself.
"What CERF Can Provide For You and Your Pet
Registration: CERF cooperates with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) to maintain a registry of purebred and hybrid dogs that ACVO Diplomates (member) examine and have found to be unaffected by major heritable eye diseases.
Research: CERF also maintains a research database which consists of clinical data that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO Diplomates. Reports generated from this resource help breeders and ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.
Education: CERF is dedicated to educating the public on matters involving canine eye disease. CERF provides a variety of reports and other eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on heritable eye disease, healthy breeding stock, and breed-specific eye problems"
"What CERF Can Provide For You and Your Pet
Registration: CERF cooperates with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) to maintain a registry of purebred and hybrid dogs that ACVO Diplomates (member) examine and have found to be unaffected by major heritable eye diseases.
Research: CERF also maintains a research database which consists of clinical data that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO Diplomates. Reports generated from this resource help breeders and ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.
Education: CERF is dedicated to educating the public on matters involving canine eye disease. CERF provides a variety of reports and other eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on heritable eye disease, healthy breeding stock, and breed-specific eye problems"
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I sent my last batch in to OFA even though they were still on the old CERF forms, with a written note giving permission to do so. Had the OFA certificates back in less than 2 weeks and also on the site very quickly vs CERF. It was weird not having a CERf number/certificate though and getting OFA one instead. Old habits. . . .
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