Is there a difference in the accuracy of DNA testing whether hair roots or blood samples are submitted?
No, the accuracy of DNA testing is the same. ^ Return to top Are test results forwarded to the breed association? Test results for coat color on Holstein Cattle and Limousin Cattle are automatically forwarded to the respective breed association. Test results for BLAD status on Holstein Cattle are also forwarded to the breed association. ^ Return to top Does GenMARK offer commercial Polled testing? No, research on the genes involved in the polled trait is still in progress. At this time, we cannot offer a commercial test for Polled. ^ Return to top Can the coat color test identify whether or not an animal carries the Diluter gene? No, the coat color test cannot provide any information regarding the presence of the Diluter gene. At this time little is known regarding the actual DNA mutations that cause the expression of Diluter. ^ Return to top What do my coat color test results mean? • Homozygous Black – this animal carries two copies of the dominant black allele for coat color and will
