For DNA processing call MMI Genomics
Jeremy Ernst or Lauren Weber
1756 Picasso Ave.
Davis, California 95616
Phone: 800-311-8808 ext. 3016 (Jeremy) or 3009 (Lauren)
Fax: 503-297-3020
Email: Lauren.Weber@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. The total cost for the kit is $1.50
each.
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 $35.00 to:
MMI Genomics
Attention: Cattle Testing
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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