Syd, I had a bitch who was diagnosed with DJD on her OFA elbow xrays. Since this was in 1992, I don't think that they were graded at that point and if they were, I don't remember the grade. However, she competed in agility until she was 9 ½ and also herded and never had a single problem with her elbows. She never limped a day in her life. Sue Mazzeo Msg: #2 in digest From: Elsyd1@xxxxxxx Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:08:47 EDT Subject: OFA rating on elbows. Hi List, I am interested in learning if an OFA rating of elbows grade 1 or 2 have eventually interfered with the dog's functionality. This could be an interesting topic for all of us. One of my pet dogs came back with a rating of 1 on one elbow, and 2 on the other. The owners are very concerned. This is a three year old animal who has been successfully training in agility and herding. He has had no visible problems. Thanks, Syd CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================