Q: What do I need to register my sheep under ther Grandfather Clause?
A: You will need to provide the animal's breeding records in the form of a spread sheet or custom pedigree showing ALL percentages, tag#'s , farm name if known and original breeder information, at each mating. Submit with work order and payment for all work to be done. DEADLINE TO REGISTER UNDER THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE IS APRIL 30,2023
Q: Can I still register my percentage Kerry Hill sheep if there is missing information I can't get from the breeder?
A: Yes, if you have received a pedigree missing the percentages, the percentage will be recalculator and the animal will be given a lesser percent. A note of discrepency will be added to the cetificate. If there is no way of figuring the mating percenages the ewe can still be registered as a foundation with a discrepency note.
Q: Where and how do I submit dna for my flock/lambs?
A: https://www.flock54.com/submitt-dna Contact them for more information and supplies.
Q: Can I match my lambs dna to the AKHA database before submitting paperwork?
A: No, All forms and fee for work to be done need to be submitted at the same time. Work received with out paid fees will not be worked.
Q: Can I use another lab to submit dna? 2 answers
A-1: If the lamb(s) is the result of an imported embryo(s) is the responsiblity of the importer to provide dna of parents from an accredited National or International lab, where you can submit the lamb's dna, for parent verificaton. Results shall be submitted on the labs letter head to AKHA.
A-2: No, only imported semen that AKHA is able to aquire will be stored at Flock54. Lambs resultsed from LAI and imported frozen semen that is reconigized by AKHA is free to members and $50.00 per lamb to non-members.
Q: Can I buy from any importer that is importing Kerry Hill sheep embryos/frozen semen?
A-1: Yes, for embryos as long as dna parentage is provided to you and the lamb's parent verification is submitted to AKHA on the letter head of an accredited National or International lab.
A-2: Yes, for frozen semen and the dna verification is submitted on a nationally or internationally accredited lab letter head. Or dna is stored at Flock 54.