MMI
Labs - DNA Testing
Effective July 15,
2007:
* DNA Myostatin tests
are mandatory for all animals in
all categories
of
registry or recordation. *
DNA Parentage Verification is optional in all categories
of registry or recordation. (Spot testing will be
done)
*
DNA Permanent Record Test is mandatory
on all bulls prior to registry or recordation of offspring
from that bull, and for all AI bulls, and for all ET donor
females.
Fees are $38./animal to
test for both DNA Permanent Record & Myostatin
- if done at the same time, using the Micro Cattle Cards.
$15/animal for just DNA
Myostatin, using the Micro Cattle Card, if done seperately
from the Permanent Record (parentage) DNA test.
$23/animal for just Permanent
Record/Parentage, using the Micro Cattle Cards.
It is recommended to request
BOTH tests for the one time total fee of $38. per animal.
However, if you wish to first conduct the Myostatin Test
to determine if an animal has the minimum 1-allele necessary
to be eligible for registration/recordation - you can
then order the Permanent Record test to be done later
for the added fee of $23./animal - plus a $5. fee
for pulling the sample card out of archives.
DNA Test fees are payable
to MMI Genomics, Inc. and must accompany the samples.
Complete instructions for using the FTA Cattle Cards will
be mailed to you when you order them from NAPA.
*Note: any time that you
require additional testing done on an archived Micro Card
sample already at the Lab, there will be a $5. charge
for pulling the sample card out of archives.
DNA testing using HAIR
SAMPLES or SEMEN will
still be available through MMI Genomics Inc.
but at an increased fee.
Permanent Record and
Myostatin tests, done together, using Hair or Semen
Samples will be $48. per animal.
Myostatin tests, alone,
using Hair or Semen Samples will be $25. per animal.
Permanent Record/Parentage
test, alone, using Hair or Semen Samples will be
$33. per
animal.
Contact NAPA for
details.
Procedure
For DNA Testing With MMI
1) Order your Micro
Cattle Cards from NAPA. Submit samples to MMI using
this Form.
NAPA will mail you the special cards - together with full
instructions on their use, and application forms for the
test animal information.
2) Use the Micro Cattle Cards to collect a small drop
of blood from the test animal (by pricking the ear and
wiping the card over to collect the blood). DNA
Sample Collection Instructions using
the Micro Cattle cards (opens as a webpage)
3) Mail the Micro Cards - together with the appropriate
fees payable to MMI.
* If you wish to submit
Hair or Semen Samples you will need to get the Application
Forms for the test animal information before submitting
samples to MMI. Click HERE
to open a printable MMI Sample Submission Form. (PDF file)
Contact Vicki Johnson at 306-329-8600 or email NAPA with
any questions.
Effective August 1, 2004 - all DNA
testing for the North American Piedmontese Association
(NAPA) will be conducted by:
MMI Genomics, Inc.
1756 Picasso Avenue
Davis, California 95616
1-800-311-8808 |
