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Color Genotyping 101: Understanding the Basics
April 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Give breeders the foundation needed to understand genotype reports and what the results mean.
Introduction to Genotyping
- What genotyping is
- Why it matters in alpaca breeding
- How DNA testing works
- Current lab options and where the industry is today
Understanding Genetic Basics
- What genes and alleles are
- Dominant vs. recessive traits
- Homozygous vs. heterozygous
- How traits are inherited
Reading a Genotype Report
- Understanding genotype notation (example: EE, Ee, aa, etc.)
- What each marker represents
- How to interpret test results
What the Data Can and Cannot Tell You
- Predictive value vs. certainty
- Hidden traits and carriers
- Why phenotype and genotype may differ
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.