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Canine Eye Registration Foundation (C.E.R.F.)
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The Canine Eye Registration Foundation (C.E.R.F.)
established in 1974, is an organization dedicated to the elimination of
heritable eye disease in purebred dogs through registration and research.
The C.E.R.F. registry is a national repository of information collected
on both dogs certified free of heritable eye disease, as well as all dogs
examined by American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (A.C.V.O.)
diplomates. By compiling data from their registry, C.E.R.F. is able to provide a
variety of reports on the frequency of eye diseases in certain breeds.
Responsible breeders and dog owners often find the C.E.R.F. registry useful when
researching breeding stock and identifying eye problems specific to their breed
specialty.
The A.C.V.O diplomate performs the dog's eye examination in
accordance with a uniform standard and completes the tri-carbon C.E.R.F. Eye
Examination Form, indicating if any diseases were found. Regardless of the
outcome of the eye examination, one part of the tri-carbon form is sent to
C.E.R.F. where it will be added to the national data repository. The individual
dog's identity is held in confidence unless the owner completes his copy of the
C.E.R.F. form and submits it to C.E.R.F. with the applicable registration fee.
The C.E.R.F. eye examine is good for 12 months, at which time the dog must be
re-examined in order to be listed in the registry of dog's certified to be free
of heritable eye disease.
Points to remember:
C.E.R.F. registration can occur at any age.
Canines examined by an A.C.V.O. diplomate and found to be unaffected by
major heritable eye disease can be registered with C.E.R.F.
To become registered in the C.E.R.F. registry, the owner/breeder must
complete the owner's copy of the CERF examination form submit it with the
applicable fee to the C.E.R.F. office.
C.E.R.F. registration is valid for twelve months from the date of
examination.
Further information about the C.E.R.F. Registry can be
obtained by contacting:
CERF
SCC-A
Purdue University
W.
Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (317) 494-8179
Fax: (317) 494-9981
Or
visiting their website at CERF
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