Advanced Color Genetics: Understanding Variations

Why Different Shades Occur

• Modifier genes
• Interaction between multiple genes
• Environmental influences

Special Genetic Cases

Important color genetics breeders should understand:

• Blue Eyed White (BEW)
• Classic Grey
• Lethal gene considerations

Alleles and Pattern Expression

• How different alleles interact
• Base color vs pattern genes
• How patterns and shades are expressed

Investigating Color Variation

• Two animals with the same genotype may look different
• Understanding genetic complexity in color expression

Open Question and Answer Period

Please note:

• Advanced registration is required for this event.
• This webinar is free to all Alpaca Association of Michigan members.
• If you need to join the association, membership starts at just $25/year. Click here to join.
• Event details will be mailed after membership has been confirmed.
• Registration once and we’ll send details for all three color genotyping webinars.