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Genetics & Breed Improvement Genotyped more than 4,500 additional females through Red Cow Rally
Commercial Marketing The Feedlot Focus Group survey showed that Red Angus ranks second in the preferred type of cattle to feed
Junior Red Angus Partnered with three universities to deliver on-site educational programs
REDSPro Improved checks and balances for data entry
DNA Department Added the GGP-LD Custom Conditions Panel for ease with multiple defects and genotyping
Communications Successful video and design project to highlight the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
Red Angus Shows Moved the 2022 National Red Angus Show to Oklahoma City to accommodate the feedback per a well-distributed survey 18
RED ANGUS Magazine n May/June 2021
Member Services Bulletin by Halla Pfeiff, Director of Office Operations Board Approves Registration of Gene-Edited Animals Animals that undergo a gene edit based on site-directed nucleases (GE) technology are now eligible for registration with RAAA. This is a specialized technology where each edit must be approved by the board of directors before further steps can be taken to register the animal in the RAAA database. An example of an approved edit is slick hair coat. The process and classification for registration are included in Section F- Registration of Animals of Advanced Reproductive Technologies. Animals that are a result of an embryo transfer or clone are included in this section as well. See below for the rules approved for immediate implementation: 3. GENE EDITED All gene-edited founder (GEF) and gene-edited descendant (GED) animals that are submitted for registration will be subject to review and a processing fee (see the RAAA fee sheet). The Association reserves the right to deny registration on any gene-edited animal that it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not advance Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced seedstock. In addition to the general requirements, the following shall also be required for registration or recordation of calves produced by gene-editing based on site-directed nucleases (GE) technology. a. OBLIGATIONS OF APPLICANT i. Entities submitting an application for registration of GEF are obligated to notify the RAAA when an animal being submitted for registration is the result of gene-editing. Entity must provide documentation to validate what allele was introgressed and where in the genome this occurred and confirm that it is present and functional in the animal that is being submitted for registration. ii. All documentation submitted to and received from the Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture must be provided to the RAAA. b. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES All gene-edited animals that are registered will be subject to classification according to appropriate breed percent and category based on general requirements for RAAA registration categories in addition to the following information. The category listed will include the indication of “- Gene Edited Founder” or “- Gene Edited Descendant.”
