UC Davis doing BD2 tests

[tonhou]

For those who live down under this is good news. Not sure how those who live in oz will see it but in kiwi land it is certainly a much faster and considerably cheaper service than what we can get at Queensland University (the only other BD2 option as far as I know).

--Tony

[J & M Chambers]

Hi Tony,

From Silver Maple Dexters on Facebook information on another option for A2 testing that we have used on occasion with good success and a bit cheaper yet.

For those Dexter breeders interested in A2 milk protein testing. Neogen - Igenity offers A2 testing at $12 per tail hair test. Go to this link and choose the dairy submission form, Neogen / Igenity.

In addition to the A2 test there are a goodly number of others tests available for genetic defect / diseases and beef and dairy profile traits. I have used this lab for a number of years for some A2 testing and occasional dairy profiling testing with good success. Neither I nor Silver Maple Dexters have any connection or interest in Neogen or Igenity.

Igenity Dairy Heifer Program | Genomics | Neogen
Neogen's Igenity Dairy Heifer Program provides important insight into the genetic potential of an animal before it is actually in production.
NEOGEN.COM

[legendrockranch]

Isn't DB2 the second form of chondrodysplasia (not here in the US as far as I know)

Barb

[J & M Chambers]

Woops, you're right Barb. I see a letter, with a 2 behind it, and testing associated with it on a Dexter form and the ol'noggin does its thing.

Sorry Tony.

The A2 information is there none the less.

[tonhou]

Yes, BD2 is Chondro Australia/NZ specific, usually attributed to a bull Meadowpark Charles.
Thanks also for the extra A2 info, though the link didn't seem to work - this is possibly where it should have gone.

--Tony