myelopathy

I found this listed on the OFA website as a suggested DNA test for goldens. I was surprised to see it. I didn't find a space for it on the K9data website form. Any thoughts about this disease in goldens? Does anyone know how long OFA has listed it as a suggested test in goldens?

Our 12 1/2 year old Golden is in the late stages of Degenerative Myelopathy & last week he suffered partial paralysis in his hind area & stopped standing or eliminating. Working with acupuncture he quickly regained the ability to eliminate. He can bear weight on his rear left leg, but requires...