The British Limousin Society has confirmed that the correct dam has been identified as Ballinloan Geneva, through DNA testing. The pedigree for the bull will be amended accordingly and Ballinloan Jaegerbomb will retain his pedigree status. All calves by the bull and any calves due to be registered will have a full pedigree status as normal.
Further information will be made available to breeders in the coming days. The bull had been sire-verified before AI straws were sold, but the problem arose on the dams side.
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The situation poses questions as to the value of sire verification and genomic testing if dam verification is not included. The genetic index for the bull will likely change, leaving farmers who have used semen of the bull unsure as to the genetic index of his progeny.
Breeders who have any questions or need clarification can contact the British Limousin Cattle Society.
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The British Limousin Society has confirmed that the correct dam has been identified as Ballinloan Geneva, through DNA testing. The pedigree for the bull will be amended accordingly and Ballinloan Jaegerbomb will retain his pedigree status. All calves by the bull and any calves due to be registered will have a full pedigree status as normal.
Further information will be made available to breeders in the coming days. The bull had been sire-verified before AI straws were sold, but the problem arose on the dams side.
Questions
The situation poses questions as to the value of sire verification and genomic testing if dam verification is not included. The genetic index for the bull will likely change, leaving farmers who have used semen of the bull unsure as to the genetic index of his progeny.
Breeders who have any questions or need clarification can contact the British Limousin Cattle Society.
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