Hereford Educational Videos
Watch for more educational videos to be posted to the Hereford YouTube channel.
>> Tips for collecting hair samples for DNA testing.
>> Genomic-enhanced EPDs.
>> Consider BuyHereford.com as a marketing tool.
>> Learn more about the Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) program.
>> The Whole Herd TPR process.
>> How to register.
>> How to transfer ownership.
>> Dorian Garrick explaining the basics of EPDs.
>> Hereford's suite of EPDs and indexes.
Latest News
Natural Service Sires Born After Jan. 1 2011 Need a DNA Profile
In November 2010 the AHA Board implemented a policy requiring DNA on all future walking herd sires. Therefore, any sire born after Jan. 1, 2011, must have DNA on file at the official AHA lab — GeneSeek Inc. — prior to registering calves out of that bull.
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GE-EPD Update
On April 9, 2013, the American Hereford Association (AHA) released new genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) based on new correlations updated because of the addition of more than 2,000 animals with 50K genotypes. >> Read more
DNA Testing Update
Check out these DNA testing resources:
• DNA Testing Procedures Fact Sheet
• How to Collect Samples video
To request DNA kits or for more information, contact Toni Shapiro at 816-842-3757 or tshapiro@hereford.org.
