Working cows this fall? Use the opportunity and collect TSU samples on your entire cowherd to participate in the AGA’s Cow Power Female Genotyping Project.
The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.
The Cow Power Project offers members the opportunity to receive a research price of $25 for a genomic test on females in order to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.
Participants who submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of the current active cow inventory will receive a one-time $4 rebate per head.
Project Requirements:
A minimum of 90% of the member’s active female inventory is to be genotyped in order to receive the research price for DNA testing females. Replacement females may be tested using the research price; however, they are not included in the count toward 90%.
Only females that are in the member’s current herd inventory and have an AGA registration number qualify for this project, not including foundation cows (AMXX females).
DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project. Orders with over 50 head being submitted will need to be submitted in a blue well tray available for purchase through the AGA.
Members can submit mature weights, body condition scores, and mature height (optional) electronically on at least 90% of their cow herd for a one-time $4 per head rebate. Weights and body condition scores must be taken at the time of weaning.
Members interested in participating in this project can visit the Female Genotyping tab on the DNA testing page on Gelbvieh.org, or contact Meg Vanderbur, AGA data services coordinator, at 303-465-2333 or email [email protected].
