A couple of years ago, DDC told me that the tests are the same. I called them today and requested more info. Should hear something next week. Cyndi Flautt Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2012, at 10:38 AM, "Chris S. Kimerer" <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Thanks for that info Barb, I did not realize that they used different > markers.� > > It seems we are all getting more and more informed as this discussion keeps > continuing. > � > > Chris > � > Chris S. (Jolley) �Kimerer > www.tanbarkgsd.com > � > GrCh. Tanbark's 2MuchBling�Joelle Aramist OFA H/E > GrCh. Trotwood's Emerald v Tanbark Joelle Aramist > AOE Sel.Ex.Ch.Carousel Farms Samantha, PT, TC OFA H/E > Ch. CaralonQED JD Drew Bleibtreu,�RN�OFA H/E > Ch. Cresther's Blast of Kenlyn, HI, CDX, OFA > � > � > � > � > � > > > >> ________________________________ >> From: "barbara17236@xxxxxxx" <barbara17236@xxxxxxx> >> To: tanksr@xxxxxxxxx; Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:27 AM >> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: DM test by DDC >> >> It is my understanding that the OFA DM test� and the DDC DM Test are looking >> for different markers and different things.� And, that your dog could be DM >> Clear on one test and a carrier on the other test. >> >> So, it is best to pick just one (OFA or DDC) and test all of your dogs >> through that program.� Since OFA will post� the results publicly, I am doing >> all of my dogs through the OFA test.� And, I believe most "white" breeders >> are using the OFA test.� >> >> >> >> >> >> Barb Hively - PA >> DNA.� It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd >> ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================