Genetics for Dexter Cattle Breeders

Genetics

genetics for herd management

We are pleased to provide these articles to assist and inform breeders of Dexter Cattle.

Parentage and Genetic Testing
DNA Procedures
Chondrodysplasia - Breeding with or without the chondro gene.
P.H.A. (Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca)
Polled Genetics - What is a Polled Dexter?
Genetics for Color - Black, Red or Dun...understanding Dexter coat color.

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How do I test for P.H.A.?
Testing is as simple as pulling tail hairs. It is the same procedure as for DNA testing. Make sure to specify on your sample that it is the test for Dexters.
The following labs will do the test for Canadian breeders. The CDCA Board of Directors strongly recommends to use Neogen for testing:
Neogen Canada
UC Davis
Pfizer Labs
To test blood or semen use
Agrigenomics

Genetics

genetics for herd management

How do I test for P.H.A.?