Results of DNA Testing for nt821 Gene in Highlands
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CARRIER Animals Identified
(Tested to have only one gene – Heterozygous, meaning, on average, 50% of their progeny will inherit the gene.)
In Australia:
Seumus Dubh of Craigowmill (UK BRC131740) (DOB – 18.4.13) – imported into Australia 2018 (#)
Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley ET (6,759) (DOB – 29.7.08) – imported as an embryo into Australia in 2007
In Scotland:
All carrier animals identified thus far trace back to Seumus Dubh of Craigowmill (UK BRC131740) (DOB – 18.4.13)
In USA:
Several carrier bulls and females have been identified and more testing is occurring. Unless tests have been done privately by the owner of the bull, these tests are currently being kept confidential and managed by the American Highland Cattle Association, until it is more clear as to the prevalence and impact of the gene on the Highland breed specifically.
In Germany:
All animals appear to trace back to one imported bull, although no DNA is thought to exist for this bull currently.
King John of Graymalkin (Can 6,003) (DOB 30.5.90)
FREE from the nt821 gene (Tested Free)
AI Bulls Imported into Australia:
Brogach 4th of Craigowmill (UK BRC040406)
Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd of Killochries (UK GRA010077)
Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollok (UK NEP080335)
Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw (UK BE055400002)
Rushmore Bracken (UK GRC907582)
Philip of Strathallan (UK RP81688883)
Ruaridh 1st of Ubhaidh (UK TWU090078)
Lord Ranald of Craigluscar Farm Fold (UK ETI190346)
Jock of Cullerne (UK GIC786816)
Jock 26th of Leys (UK XXX857171)
Symbiosis Sir Titan ET (US 59,132) (*)
Iain Ruadh of Glengoyne (UK GEM200076) (*)
Murchadh Dubh of Mottistone (UK MMP201142) (*)
GOF Ralph 21R (USA 4097) (**)
Gusgurlach of Windrush (Can 6015) (***)
Skye High Cornsrstone (US 54,167) (%)
Orison of Culfoich (UK50188410) (2)
Trafalgar Benedict (US 24,228) (1)
Australian-born AI bulls:
Aenghos of Altnaharra ET (539)
Hamish of Crannog Rhu (2,346)
Samhach Buidhe of Bairnsley AI (6,262)
Nano Dubh of Bairnsley AI (8,606)
Dawson Arrow of MacAnLeister (9,327) (*)
James of Cruachan (1,326) (#)
Significant Overseas Bulls Tested Free:
Sunset Limited Edition (Can 12293) (***)
Maple Lea Grand Duke 50G (Can 10654) (^)
GOF Beau Geste 17B (Can 7180) (^)
Windlough Prince Charles (Can 7497) (^)
Windlough Dundee (Can 8006) (^)
Many thanks to the openness of the following breeders who have contributed results to this page:
(#) Listed with permission of Ken & Eva Brown (Craigowmill Highland cattle Fold, Scotland)
(*) Results advised by Melissa Kramer (MacAnLeister Highlands, Australia)
(**) Results advised by Dr Pat White (LEA-White Farms, USA)
(***) Results provided by Brenda Murray (Sunset Farms, Canada)
(%) Results provided by Skyler Anderson (Skye High Farms, USA)
(2) Results provided by James Brown (Strathburn Fold, New Zealand)
(^) Results provided by Margaret Badger (Maple Lea Farm, Canada)
(1) Results provided by Linda Rebhan (Willow Wisp Fold, with permission Trafalgar Farms, USA)