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(Anticipated clinic hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday)
The Canadian Kennel Club is thrilled to partner with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) to bring the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFG Scheme) to Canada — beginning with the first official screening clinic in March 2023. OFA licensed the RFG Scheme for North America in late 2022 and launched its first official RFG Scheme screening in January 2023. This development follows many discussions about the RFG Scheme between CKC, the UK Kennel Club and the University of Cambridge — with the support of CKC’s Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee. CKC recognizes the importance of this initiative, to support members in promoting and preserving the health and wellbeing of all purebred dogs, including brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds.
CKC was pleased to sponsor Canadian lead examiner, Dr. Allison Collier, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph, to train in Portland, OR with OFA-trained lead examiners at the US launch. Dr. Collier’s experience was positive, and she looks forward to mentoring other Canadian veterinarians this year. CKC is also pleased to have Dr. Ameet Singh, DVM, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, University of Guelph, on board as a Canadian lead examiner for the RFG Scheme in Canada. This is the first of several RFG Scheme screening clinics to be planned this year.
There is no charge for the OFA registration or exam at CKC’s first official RFG Scheme screening clinic. At future events, the standard OFA registration will be $15 USD and the veterinary exam fees will be set by each examining veterinarian.
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