The
Ayrshire Genetic Recovery Program provides breeders with a procedure to
capture the genetic characteristics of superior grade animals and,
through several generations of planned matings, develop animals eligible
for the Ayrshire Herd Registry. The procedure involves a
three-generation upgrading program where the third and subsequent
generations are eligible for complete Ayrshire Herd Book acceptance.
Any dairy producer in the
United
States
may participate in the
program by completing the appropriate application forms, adhering to the
established identification policies and regulations, and submitting the
fees required by the U.S. Ayrshire Breeders’ Association.
Generation
One: Original Animal (OA)
Female animals with a purebred registered Ayrshire parent may be
identified on an Ayrshire Registry Certificate with an OA prefix to the
animal name. OA animals must be identified by tattoo or eartag/photo as
outlined in the “Rules for Registering”.
Generation
Two: Provisional Registry
(PR)
Female and male descendants of an OA (original animal) sired by a
registered Ayrshire which are 75% registered Ayrshire are eligible for
Provisional Registry and may be identified on an Ayrshire Registry
Certificate with a PR prefix to the animal name. PR animals must be
identified by tattoo or eartag/photo as outlined in the “Rules for
Registering”.
Generation
Three: Genetic Recovery (GR)
Female and male descendants of PR dams sired by a registered
Ayrshire may be identified as “genetically recovered” on an Ayrshire
Registration Certificate with a GR prefix to the name. GR animals are
accepted into the Official Ayrshire Association Herd Book. Daughters and
sons of GR animals are accepted into the Herd Book without prefix
designation. GR animals must be identified by tattoo or eartag/photo as
outlined in the “Rules for Registering”.
One Easy Step For Enrolling in the
U.S.
Ayrshire Genetic Recovery Program
Complete
an official Ayrshire Breeders’ Association registry application for
each animal and submit to the Association office. List all known
information pertaining to each animal, such as birth date, eartag and/or
tattoo, parent identities, breeding dates.
Basic Rules of the Ayrshire
Genetic Recovery Program
1.
OA animals must have a registered Ayrshire sire or
dam and must be identified by eartag./photo or tattoo. Dead animals can
be accepted into the program at the OA level.
2.
The name of original animals will be preceded by
the letters OA; the name of provisional animals will be preceded by the
letters PR; and the name of genetic recovery animals will be preceded by
the letters GR.
3.
Only female animals are eligible for enrollment in
the OA level. Male and female animals are eligible for enrollment in PR
and GR levels.
4.
Daughters and sons of GR dams, sired by a
Registered Ayrshire, will be accepted in the Ayrshire Herd Registry
without any prefix designation. These animals will receive a % purity
designation on their Registration Certificate.
5.
GR animals are eligible for national production
awards and national Ayrshire breed-sponsored shows; OA and PR animals
are not.
U.S.
Ayrshire Genetic Recovery Program Fees
Member
Non-member
OA – Originating Animal (level one)
$8
$8
PR – Provisional Registry (level two)
$9
$9
GR – Genetic Recovery (level three)
$13.50
$23
Ancestor Registration
$8
$8
Duplicate/revised certificate
$8
$8
Application forms – no charge
