rachels.haven's Journal

[rachels.haven]

Parentage can be critical for breeding traits.

I kind of wonder if that's why the ND breed hasn't been improving dairy-wise as much as it could be. That and general contention/counterproductive competition.

That's also why I want to have DNA on file for all the goats we keep to breed. Kids can be matched to their parents and we can have the highest chance possible that people are bringing in the traits they intend to if they buy from us.

It's funny how I can't go more than a few months into owning the breed again before I run right back into this familiar nonsense AGAIN.

 

[Baymule]

Riker looks so happy!

 

[SageHill]

DNA -- ah yeah-- in dogs as well - sort of. Both Zo and Ree had DNA done to register in Belgium where they were born. I registered them here with the AKC all fine and dandy. Bred them and the AKC wants THEIR DNA test BEFORE they will let me register the litter. Only because they were not born on US soil. GRRRR added costs.

 

[SageHill]

Such cuties!!!! Happy Riker!