In order to document the genetic history of the Red Wattle Hog Breed, ALBC, Cordoba University are offering RW breeders the opportunity to participate in this DNA study at no cost to the breeder. We encourage all RW breeders to participate as this DNA study is important to the recovery and sustainability of Red Wattles.
Procedure for hair collection to be used for DNA testing:
For each animal:
1. Collection site: On the back behind the head
2. Clean area (use a brush if possible) to remove loose hair and foreign matter.
3. PULL ( Do Not Cut!) 20-40 hair strands. Grasp hair close to skin and pull (use tweezers if hair is short). Examine the end of each hair strand for presence of root bulbs. Hair roots are necessary for DNA testing. Discard any hair strands without root bulbs. Continue to pull hairs until you have 20-40 stands with intact root bulbs.
4. Hair samples should be placed in a clean envelope, sealed and labeled with the animal’s name, registration number, date of collection, location of animal (address), name of owner, color of animal, color of sire, and color of dam.
5. Take a photo of the animal that has been collected, label with animal’s name and registration number and send it with the sample so that we may use it in conjunction with the hair sample during the DNA analysis.
REPEAT STEPS 1-5 for each animal ***Be sure to clean hands and tweezers between each animal sampled.
FINALLY:
Be sure all of the information is filled out correctly on the envelopes and return them to:
RED WATTLE HOG ASSOCIATION
C/O Dot Jordan, Sec./Treas.
7024 Spearsville RD
Morgantown IN 46160
If you have any question, please, call: Brian Jordan, VP at 812/521-1063