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1 UC Davis Procedures Effective July , ADCA members may use University of California - Davis (UC Davis) as an approved lab for genotyping/parentage verification. The process is much the same as you are used to with our other lab, but UC Davis has some different terminology and they will process your requests via an internet page (the preferred method) or via a written form. They also process credit card transactions for your on line orders. Terms to Know: MyVGL the UC Davis on line system. VGL stands for Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Case # - each of your tested Dexters is assigned a unique case # (known as the accession number at Texas A&M) Permanent Record your Dexter s set of genetic markers also known as the genotype. A genotype does not identify breed type, but rather it identifies the specific set of genetic markers inherited from parents. Computer Users: How to Get Started Instructions for adding ADCA affiliation code in MyVGL Basic instructions: Go to and login or create a new account. Click My Account in the top menu bar. Click Add Affiliation button on My Profile page. Type in affiliation code ADCA2024 and click the Add button.

2 Click Order Tests in top menu bar, then Cattle Tests in second menu bar. Click ADCA Cattle Test to order testing or ADCA Search to find other ADCA cattle for parentage analysis. Screenshots:

7 No Computer Access? Use the attached ADCA form from UCD, filling out one page for each animal. You may pay by check or by credit card (using the credit card authorization form). Questions and Answers Q: I ve had other tests done at UC Davis, like chondro, PHA, color, genotyping of my females, etc. Will that information be automatically forwarded to the ADCA Registrar? A: No, nothing has changed. These tests are voluntary and you must send a copy to the registrar for inclusion on your Dexter s certificate and on line pedigree. You may mail them (through the post office) or forward by . Since genotyping and parentage verification of females is NOT mandatory, you will need to notify the registrar that you wish to have that information included on your pedigrees. Q: All of the forms say that my genotype results will be shared with the ADCA and other members. That s my information! no one else needs to know the genetic markets of my animals! A: Only the results will be shared. Genotype on file Sire Qualified Dam Qualified Parentage Verified

8 The above are the only pieces of information shared. You own your data and UC Davis will not share this information with anyone but the owner without permission. The above also only applies to your bulls. If you wish your heifers or cows to have their genotyping/parentage verification included in the pedigree, then you must notify the registrar if you are sending the information after the registration has taken place. If you wish the information to be included on new registrations, then you Must include the Case # on your registration form (because genotyping of females is not mandatory). Q: We have animals already on file at UC Davis, but have not sent the genotype results to the ADCA. What do we do now? A: The genotype result must be sent directly (via a computer file) to the ADCA Registrar from UC Davis. You will need to know your VGL Case # to request that the information be transmitted. You will need to notify the registrar that the information is on the way by sending her a copy of your results which she will then verify against the UC Davis transmission. Q: Is there a cost for this? A: There is no cost to record the information and it will appear on your Dexter s on line pedigree. However, if you want a new certificate, the standard $2.00 per certificate fee applies. Q: I have UC Davis for non-genotype testing, but I have my genotypes for parentage verification through Texas A&M. I want to have all of my information at UC Davis. Now what? A: Both the labs are approved for testing. If you wish to move your genotype results to UC Davis, it will be at your expense. The fee is $10.00 per entry. The Genotype Entry Request form must be submitted to UC Davis with a copy of your genotype from Texas A&M along with your check or credit card information. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the information to be added to your records.

9 Q: How do I contact UC Davis and when can I reach them? A: Phone custserv@vgl.ucdavis.edu Hours are 8am to 5pm Pacific time, M-F. They are closed on University holidays. They make return calls from voic if they aren't able to take the call right away, and they do answer s. Q: What if I have other questions? A: Please contact your Regional Director.

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