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DNA-Typing Procedures

E ffective Dec. 1, 2021, the American Aberdeen Associa tion ® (AAA) began adminis trating new DNA procedures. All DNA tests and results must go through the AAA for animals to be eligible for registration. To increase efficiency, all animals will be assigned a number within the registry that per manently associates the animal with its DNA. After registration, that DNA assigned number will be upgraded to an actual registration number. For newly DNA-typed animals, breeders will no longer need to send DNA reports to the office for registra tion. For animals DNA-typed before Dec. 1, 2021, DNA reports will still need to be provided. As a reminder, DNA parent verifica tion is required for: • Fullblood registrations • Moderator ® /purebred bulls used artificially (AI) must be verified to the American Aberdeen portion of their pedigree.

All DNA samples must be sent directly to the American Aberdeen Association at 19590 East Main St., Suite 104, Parker, CO., 80138. An updated form for submitting DNA samples is available on the AAA web site.

• Moderator ® /purebred females who will be flushed must have a DNA type on file – parent verification not required. Please note: Parent verification is not necessary to register Moderator ® /purebred animals.

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