BVD & Genomic Tests
BVD TISSUE TAG FOR FURTHER TESTING
BVD SAMPLES Please note Irish Equine Centre are no longer testing for BVD!! IHFA have reached a new agreement with Independent Milk Laboratories (IML) to BVD test and store IHFA breeders BVD tissue tags for two years which can then be used for further testing. Transfers of samples from other laboratories is not possible for […]
Genomic Testing
IHFA will continue to offer two options to our breeders A) Hair Kit, which will be automatic OR B) BVD tag use for further testing provided samples are with the Independent Milk Laboratories informed IHFA of your preference incur €6 levy charged by Weatherbys The following procedure will operate by Nov 10th If you name a […]
HERD BOOK REGISTRATIONS
MALE REGISTRATION – CHARGES BULL REGISTRATION CHARGE REMAINS AT €50. THE CHARGE INCREASES TO €80 WHEN A REPEAT SAMPLE IS REQUIRED Process to verify parentage and Genomic proof: When a BVD sample or HAIR sample is received for parentage verification and genomics, it is first sent to Weatherbys laboratory where the DNA is extracted. This […]
