[blackbelly] Scrapie Testing
Oneta, You have to have blood drawn by the vet (vacuum tube style). Then you or the vet(our vet did everything) send it to GeneCheck. Their website is www.genecheck.com The forms and pricing is all online at their website. This is the lab we use for testing. Sharon Wintermute ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing
We simply do Codon 171 with a possible codon 136 test if QR or RR. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnson, Oneta Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 12:06 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing OK. Next question. What all should you test for. They show for sheep they can scrapie condon, archived dna and spider. Thanks. OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of The Wintermutes Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:52 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing Oneta, You have to have blood drawn by the vet (vacuum tube style). Then you or the vet(our vet did everything) send it to GeneCheck. Their website is www.genecheck.com The forms and pricing is all online at their website. This is the lab we use for testing. Sharon Wintermute ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing
GeneCheck is pricey, so you might want to just have them test Codon 171 ($11.00). Make sure they can report the K allele at Codon 171 if they find it (it's relatively new and VERY important). The K allele imparts the same folding pattern as the R allele and may result in the same scrapie resistance. A researcher at Oklahoma State University is also looking at Codon 136. Also, you don't HAVE to have a vet draw the blood, but good luck trying to do it yourself. Once you get the knack, it's easy, but so far, I haven't had any luck. I'm researching a couple of other blood-collecting methods. Premier sells an ear tag that collects blood in an ampule as the tag is applied. (But our poor sheep just don't need another tag in their ear.) And I'm looking into a blood-collecting card that comes in a roll with a peel off back. You peel of fthe back, get your drop of blood on it, and stick it onto a barcoded strip that you label with the sheep's ID number. I'll let everyone know when I learn more. Also, ASI has a program to help shepherds offset the cost of genotyping. I haven't used it myself, but the ASI Web site says they will reimburse the producer up to $14 for genotyping. Since GeneCheck only charges $11, it could very well be that the test might be free, so it might be worth checking into. Have a look at http://www.sheepusa.org/?page=site/textnav_id=19190b8e5ac3e3bdbe3ff5f8cbb23ecd Carol At 12:05 PM 3/20/2006 -0600, you wrote: OK. Next question. What all should you test for. They show for sheep they can scrapie condon, archived dna and spider. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com/blackbellysheep ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing
We just did about 70 animals and we got it down to 6.00 per test. I use the vet for objectivity. State of Kansas prefers it. Sharon ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [blackbelly] scrapie testing
Spider gene testing is basically for Suffolks and Suffolk crosses so don't worry about that with hair sheep. I use C.R. Biotech for scrapie DNA testing and have been very pleased. See their website: http://www.chiggerridge.net/ and select the Scrapie Genotyping button. No blood involved. You collect cell samples on a cotton swab from the inside corner of the eye and put it in a labelled snack-size baggie. They check all three codons for the same price and you get a certificate back. That's nice when selling breeding stock. I have no idea if they would negotiate on volume pricing. They are hair sheep breeders as well as a testing lab. Peg Haese in SW Wisconsin __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [blackbelly] scrapie testing
Well I think I may go that way. To bad they are not an approved lab. I have called 2 vets close by and no one will pull blood on sheep so this will be a great benefit. Thanks OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peg Haese KB9LIE Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 3:10 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] scrapie testing Spider gene testing is basically for Suffolks and Suffolk crosses so don't worry about that with hair sheep. I use C.R. Biotech for scrapie DNA testing and have been very pleased. See their website: http://www.chiggerridge.net/ and select the Scrapie Genotyping button. No blood involved. You collect cell samples on a cotton swab from the inside corner of the eye and put it in a labelled snack-size baggie. They check all three codons for the same price and you get a certificate back. That's nice when selling breeding stock. I have no idea if they would negotiate on volume pricing. They are hair sheep breeders as well as a testing lab. Peg Haese in SW Wisconsin __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
