Genomic Evaluations for January, 2012
Female genomic evaluation reports were posted on January 10.
JH1 Status Changes for Bulls
The Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) has refined its procedures for detecting the presence of Jersey Haplotype 1 (JH1) in the DNA sequences of genotyped animals. AIPL research geneticists can now distinguish a smaller segment of the affected DNA that is responsible for the fertility issues. Most of the changes in JH1 status involve the detection of crossovers believed to carry the lethal segment.
This more sensitive analysis resulted in a change in carrier status for 12 Jersey bulls. Eleven (11) bulls are now designated as tested carriers of JH1, with the status code JH1C now recorded in the AJCA database and published on Official Performance Pedigrees and genetic evaluation reports. Listed in order from youngest to oldest, these bulls are:
GR Oomsdale Lou CC Charnesa-ET 7JE1134
BW Contador-ET 505JE116
GR TJF Gannon Robinhood 7JE1066
ISAU Riverside Automatic 200JE8155
Selects Mark of Tenngen-ET 7JE678
Osceola Aces Gypsy Traveler-ET 7JE516
Rock Maple Ace MacKenzie-ET 7JE484
Bridon Journey CAN139331
Sunset Canyon Roman-ET 1JE415
Schultz Duncan Shamrock 14JE185
CDF Top Brass Earl Bloss-ET 7JE189
The test status of one bull initially identified as a carrier of JH1 has been changed to tested free (JH1F):
Sunset Canyon Vegas-ET 29JE3558
Genomic Testing Schedule for 2012
Put the power of genomics to work for you. The AJCA offers genomic testing services at a very attractive cost, plus superior reports and consultation services. Click here for the 2012 testing schedule. Log on to infoJersey to place your orders or call the Genomics Service Team at 614/322-4482.
- The NEW Jersey 6K test is $30 per cow or heifer in REAP herds, and $40 per animal for non-REAP herds.
- Prices for the Jersey 50K test are $100 each for REAP herds, and $115 for all others.
For details, click here.