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The infomation provided on this page will help you in requesting the form for submitting blood samples for the DNA repository.  The proceedure needed to have PennHIP results added to the CHIC data base.

The CHIC DNA Repository has partnered with the Animal Molecular Genetics Lab at the University of Missouri.  They will receive and store all blood samples.

To Participate, complete the following application form and submit to the OFA.  You will receive the blood collection kit in the mail. The health survey below may be completed online, printed, and mailed to the OFA with the DNA samples.

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To enter results into CHIC from another source such as PennHIP, GDC, OVC, or parent club maintained databases, there is a one time per dog fee of $25.00. To enter results from any of these organizations, a copy of the test results, the fee, and a signed note requesting the results be entered into the CHIC database should be sent to the OFA. Any additional results after the one time fee is paid are recorded at no charge. Additionally, there is no charge when entering results on an affected animal from a non-CERF/OFA source.

What you will need:

  1. Copy of the non-OFA/CERF test
  2. Check for the manual entry fee
  3. Letter requesting they enter your health information.
  4. Mail to the address listed below

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 E Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, Missouri, 65201-3806

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