For DNA processing call MMI Genomics
Krystal Guinn or Sergio Batsche
Cattle Customer Services
1756 Picasso Ave.
Davis, California 95616
Phone: 800-311-8808 extension 3016 (Krystal) or (Sergio) at 2939
Fax: 503-297-3020
Email: CattleCustomerService@mmigenomics.com
MMI Genomics has a process in place for sending in blood samples for DNA.
The "Cattle Card" is the standard sample format used by MMI Genomics.
The benefits of the sample collection systems are:
- Convenient - no more additional veterinary costs for
drawing food.
- Easy
Storage - no more overnight shipping ice.
- Reliable - "Cattle Cards" reduce the
number of re-do samples in the lab.
Less than 1% of the samples on "Cattle Cards"
need to be resubmitted. The process uses a "Cattle Card" collection kit, which
consists of one eighteen gauge needle, one matchbook style "Cattle Card", one
envelope and sample submission form. the kits are obtained from MMI Genomics directly by
phone.
Costs:
- Sample kits are $2.00/kit (minimum order of 5 kits plus S&H)
- DNA Parent Verification is $25
- Extra marker panel if needed: $15.00
- Non-FTA samples: $7.00 above the basic fee
The Procedure:
- Label the "Cattle Card" with the animals individual ID#.
- Remove the needle from the plastic wrap using a
new needle for each animal sample.
- Hold the tip of the ear, and using the needle,
pierce the ear. Pierce the ear near the tip where you are holding it.
Repeat piercing 2-3 times within 1/8 of an inch of that ear.
- Wait 5-10
seconds for a blood drop to form.
- Holding the back bock of the "Cattle Card",
open the matchbook cover and press the circle to the blood on the top side of
the ear. **For a sufficient sample, the blood should fill at least 1/2
the area of the circle.
- Fill out the submission form.
- Mail this sample with $25.00 to:
MMI Genomics
Attention: Cattle Testing Services
1756 Picasso Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
IF YOUR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION REQUIRES DNA TESTING, COMPLETE ALL OF THE DNA TEST WORK FIRST!
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE DNA RESULTS FROM MMI Genomics SUBMIT THE DNA PAPERWORK THAT YOU
RECEIVE WITH YOU APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FOR PROCESSING.
We, at the
American Wagyu Association cannot be of any help
until the DNA results from MMI Genomics are
received by you and sent to us.
All
registration papers with fees are to be sent to:
American
Wagyu Association
P.O. Box 547
Pullman, Wa 99163
Phone: (509) 397-1011
PLEASE MAKE
ALL CHECK PAYABLE TO "THE AMERICAN WAGYU
ASSOCIATION."
Thanks,
American Wagyu Association
Registration
fees and rules
These rates will apply until a new rate
structure is developed and adopted by the Board.
These rates will apply to all animals regardless
of age. All transfers are the same fee
regardless of time. No work will be
processed for non-members. All fees and
rules are subject to change without notice.
Effective January 1, 2001.
Blood pure through 7/8 - $ 7.50/head
15/16 and above - $ 35.00
Fullbloods - $ 80.00
Transfers - $ 10.00
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