What if the animal is no longer alive?
If the sire is no longer alive but semen was collected, then one straw of semen can be submitted and will provide enough DNA for a multitude of tests. If the dam is dead, then it will be impossible to conduct DNA testing unless hair roots or whole blood were collected previously and stored. ^ Return to top Does semen need to be shipped frozen? No, a straw of semen can be thawed to room temperature before shipment. To ship semen for DNA testing, place straw(s) in a padded envelope and send by U.S. Mail. One straw of semen provides enough DNA for several tests. ^ Return to top How will results of parentage testing be reported? Parentage testing is performed at the beginning of each month. Parentage results will be reported during the second week of each month. The result report will indicate whether the parent in question Qualifies or Does Not Qualify as sire or dam of an individual. A copy of this report will also be forwarded to the appropriate PAUS offices. ^ Return to top Why do I ha
