Registration Basics

Registrations

· Only current members can register cattle.

· All Dexters must have a tattoo number or permanent tag to be registered.  Click here for tattoo suggestions.

· Use current forms to get correct information and costs.  Click here for current registration form.

· Families often have two memberships.  Make sure what name or membership number they will be registered in.

· If Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer is used, a signed form by the technician is needed.

 (In registering and transferring the animals, about one third of paperwork received has missing or ineligible information, wrong amounts, unpaid yearly dues, or address changes.  This slows down the process and makes for a lot of unnecessary effort in reaching the owners for corrections.)

Naming & Herd Names

· The name should not exceed 21 letters and spaces.  In the past, this has not been strictly enforced.  With the use of a new computer program, it is becoming more important that names not exceed 21 letters and spaces limit.  This does not mean to use Sally'sHighRiserBetty with no spaces.  This would be difficult to read on a paper.  Spaces will be added and the names will be limited.

· The Herd Prefix for the breeder of the calf must be part of the name, preferably the beginning.

· Once each breeder has used a Herd Prefix, that must be the one used in the future.  In the past, this has not been strictly enforced, but will be from here forward.  It is important for each calf to have the correct breeder and correct herd prefix.

· If you are transferring an animal from another registry, and the animal carries no prefix, an incorrect prefix, or a duplicate prefix of one that an ADCA member is using, the herd prefix will be added, corrected or changed to represent said breeder in the correct manner.

Coat Colors

· Black, Dun, and Red.  No other colors are accepted.  Unlike other colors that exist in some purebred and crossbred cattle, all three of the Dexter colors are verifiable by DNA testing. 

· In order to register a Dexter as RED, it must be tested (DNA verified) as red unless  it is the offspring of a registered red sire and a registered red dam or at least one parent has been tested as a non-carrier of dun.

Horned/Polled

· Dehorned animals are registered as horned.

· To be registered as polled... (Click here to read how the polled gene works)
    * One or both parents must be a registered polled Dexter.

    * If both parents are registered as genetically horned and a mutation is suspected, Both parents MUST be available for DNA parentage genotyping.

    * Polled animals may not be registered as horned.  If a polled animal is indicated as horned and is discovered to be polled at a later date, the registration may be revoked.

    * Polled Dexters from other recognized Registries will be accepted if they meet the ADCA criteria.

    *The ADCA reserves the right to review Registries, require testing, and revoke registration of any animal improperly registered.

Transfer

· Transfers can only be made to current members.

· Make sure new members information is included.

· Contact information helps correct problems. (phone number, email)

· Membership numbers help to find the correct member.  (We presently have 42 Smiths, for example.)

Corrections

· The Online Registry is created out of the Registry.  If you find a correctable error, please let me know - Click here.

· The registry can be corrected by emailing me with the correct information.

· Emails, phone calls or letters are also a good way to let me know of errors in the registry.

Dexters from other registries

· Those cattle registered from other registries may have ADCA cattle in their pedigree, please send copy of the certificate from other registries. Their registrations will be billed as transfers.  NOTE: Re: International Dexters - In addition, the ADCA Registry accepts ONLY those animals which have a five-generation purebred pedigree.  In other words, the ADCA does not accept upgrading as a practice within its Registry.  If you are unsure if the semen you plan on importing qualifies, please email the registar, or the pedigree and genetics committee for review.

Deceased or inactive animals

· Owners should contact me if there are animals in your herd that are deceased.

Genotyping

· The ADCA reserves the right to require DNA testing to confirm the validity of any registration.  Such testing may include but shall not be limited to parentage verification and to color.

· If one parent is dead or unavailable, the requirements for building the necessary genotype profile will be outlined by the Lab performing the genotyping for the ADCA and will be followed with strict guidelines and supervision of the American Dexter Cattle Association.

· All test expenses will be the applicant's responsibility.

Online pedigree

· Put your name or membership number in the owner field and it shows only those animals that are alive and in your herd.

· Contact me if a deceased animal appears or if a live animal does not.  Our old registry changed some to deceased when they were not verified by the owner.

· You can put your own digital photos of your cattle in the Online Pedigree.  Email me if you want your username and password to do it, or would like support on how to do it.

Dexter Registration
Click here for a Paper Registration Form
Click here for an Online Registration Form

(All registrations and transfers require both fees or $40)

Cows up to 1 year old $20
Bulls up to 2 years old $20
Cows over 1 year old $40
Bulls over 2 years old $40
Steers any age $10

Transfers at any age is $20

 

The white application for registry should be completed as follows:

·        Breeders Name  

·        Breeders Number

·        Dam Name

·        Dame Number

·        Sire  Name

·        Sire Number

·        Animal Name

·        Birthdate

·        Artificial or Pasture Breeding

·        Tatoo Number (right or left ear)

·        Color (red/dun/black)

·        Polled/Horned (must have at least one polled parent)

·        Bull/Cow/Steer

Indicate if the tattoo is in the left or right ear.

Be sure the name is less than 21 letters and spaces.

Be sure the calf carries the herd name of the breeder (the person who bred the calf).

If you are the breeder, use your herd name (abbreviate if long). The same herd name must be used on all animals you breed.

Be sure the birthdate, color and the sire and dam registration numbers are included.

Be sure to indicate if the animal is polled (polled animals must be out of either a polled cow and/or a polled bull).

Indicate if the animal is out of AI (artificial insemination) breeding.  If so, please attach a signed slip from your AI technician indicating the breeding date of the cow.

The signature of the breeder should be the person who bred the cow (the person who owned the cow at the time of breeding).

The signature of the owner of the dam at time of calving may be different if you purchased a bred animal.

The signature of the owner of sire would be the owner of the bull who bred the cow.