TPX said:
Does the American Shorthorn Assoc make it mandatory that all sires have DNA verification/Hair sample on file?
I found the answer on there website.
1. General: Animals do not have to be DNA genotyped to be registered. However, if an animal becomes an A.I. sire or a donor dam, all required genetic testing must be completed and a DNA genotype record on file with the ASA prior to registering any progeny. In the event the A.I. sire, donor dam or cloned animal had not been DNA genotyped prior to death, ASA shall make a determination as to the appropriateness of issuing an A.I. certificate or E.T. certificate on a case-by-case basis. If any A.I sire, donor dam or cloned animal has died and was born after January 1, 2006, the required DNA genotype and genetic defect test results must be on file in order to register progeny.
I can't believe that a breed in this day and age doesn't make it mandatory that all sires have DNA samples on file. A lot of breeds are now requiring that any purebred herd sires are both sire and dam DNA verified. I know the Canadian Angus Assoc was going to implement that rule this year but faced some push back and have now pushed the implement date back. I think its a good thing as its a way to ensure breed integrity and purity and the cost of a DNA test is not that much and taking a hair sample is pretty darn easy.
