DNA REMINDERS FOR AGA MEMBERS

DATA BULLETIN BY MEG VANDERBUR

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has compiled some DNA testing reminders to help members navigate the DNA testing process a little easier.

TEST YOUR HERD BULLS!

All herd sires need a GGP-100 k on file before calves can be registered. Remember to pull a sample on all walking sires before they are turned out this spring.

Herd Sire Requirements: GGP 100k$48

Dna Order Status

Once you place your DNA request and your order gets uploaded to the lab, the status on your DNA order will change to “File Sent.” You can find this status on the animal detail screen in the registry under the DNA tab. The status of the order will stay as “File Sent” until you receive your DNA results. When your DNA results come back you will receive an email with the results for each animal. Additionally, you can view your DNA results by order under your profile’s DNA tab. Please keep in mind DNA results take 4-6 weeks to come back. Genomic-enhanced EPDs can take an additional 1-2 weeks to display in the registry.

Dna Results Emails

Automated emails are sent to members once DNA testing results are available for viewing on the AGA Online Registry Service. The email notification includes which animals were tested, results of each test, including parent verification and exclusions if specified on the order. This email will also include any sample that may have failed. Please note: An automated email will only be generated if DNA tests are properly ordered through the AGA Online Registry Service and if the account has a current email address on file.

Dna Supplies

DNA testing supplies can be ordered by calling the AGA office.

• TSU Samples Units (TSU) –RECOMMENDED

• TSU 10 Pack box is $25 plus shipping

• Applicators are $50

• TSU Trays (hold 96 TSUs) are $7.00

• Blood Cards are $.75/each

• Hair Cards are $5.00/each

Parent Qualification

Want to confirm which bull sired which calves? Pull a sample on your calves and parent qualify them.

• Stand-alone parentage (included in all Genomic Options with no extra charge)- $15.00

Parents of an animal can be qualified when the option is selected on the order, provided the parent has a minimum of parentage markers on file with the AGA. If you are unsure if the parents are on file, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

Sample Failures

AGA does not cover the cost to retest a sample. Insufficient samples and sample contamination are the two most common reasons why samples fail processing at the lab. Please visit the DNA Testing page on Gelbvieh.org to view DNA sample collection how-to documents and a video on proper TSU collection, or simply call the AGA office to learn how to pull a proper sample. We are happy to help!

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