[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V4 #2936
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: c_m_schneider2@xxxxxxxxxxx, "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:07:53 -0700
MELISSA SCHNEIDER wrote:
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>Hi listers,
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>I have few questions regarding hip and elbow dysplasia.
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>#1. Has anyone had your OFA results come in the mail and honestly beleive
>they're from the wrong dog????
>*I have had a few that I WISHED were from the wrong dog. I always resubmit a
>doubtful animal at a later date if I feel the dog is immature, and if he or
>she is very promising.*
>#2. Do you feel that OFA is a biast organization, in that, they only use one
>frame of x ray on either hips or elbows, leaving no "margin" for error?
>*They are not biased. They are there to read xrays and make money. Often they
>will suggest repositioning for new xrays if they are not happy with the
>originals. It helps to have a really EXPERIENCED veterinarian do your plates,
>especially elbows.*
>#3. Exactly how common is Elbow Grade 1 and DJD.
>*More common than we would like to admit. There are certain lines that have a
>lot of it, and other lines that are relatively free of the problem. Doris
>Estabrook, whose dogs have good elbows, but never takes anything for granted.*
>Any experience these situations is greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks, Melissa
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