Seedstock breeders are quickly increasing their use of genomic testing to improve the accuracy of EPDs quickly through one simple test. The table below shows how many progeny records it takes for an animal without genomics to have the same BIF accuracy as the young animal with genomics (but no progeny). In other words, EPD on…
The November issue of the Register contained a Down to the Genes article focused on parentage testing. Here we republished a blog post with more in depth information on how the parentage analysis works and a hands-on example where readers can work through who is the correct sire. By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science…
Sample failure can often be prevented by ensuring the sample collection process is correct. With mail time, DNA testing can take around 2 months. FedEx’ing kits from ASA to members, and from members to the lab, can cut down this time. However, if a sample fails this time is doubled. Below are tips for taking…
By Lilly Platts, Jackie Atkins, Riley Foster, and Leoma Wells Everything you need to know about ASA’s DNA Services & more. This is an extended version of the first installment of ‘Down to the Genes’ published in the September 2018 issue of the Register. This article covers frequently asked questions and offers tips for a smooth…
Question – When does ASA require DNA testing on an animal? Simmental/Simbrah/SimAngus/SimGenetics Animals 1) If you are collecting a bull and using him as an AI sire, yes, even if it’s just for “in herd use only”, he has to be AI approved with ASA. Contact ASA with the sire’s registration number to request a…
