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Genetic Defects
Canadian Breeders who wish to test for the defects are able to submit samples to Igenity in Calgary or to Agrigenomics in Illinois. ASA Genetic Defect Information To use the Igenity option, breeders will need to contact Igenity at 1-888-637-4251, or www.igenity.com. Animal identification is required to order sample submission kits, hair cards and forms - samples are to be sent to their Calgary office with completed information and payment. They will look after submitting the sample to their lab. Results can be expected within three to four weeks. The cost for the genetic abnormality tests through Igenity is $26 Canadian - an information To use the Agrigenomics option, breeders can contact the Canadian Shorthorn Association for the required permit and submission forms at 306-757-2212, email office@canadianshorthorn.com, or click on the pdf files that are also listed below. The cost for the test with Agrigenomics is $27 US and you will need to submit whole blood in an EDTA tube directly to the lab yourself.
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In almost any genetic population genetic defects show up from time to time. Recessive genetic defects known as Tibial Hemimelia (TH) and Pulmonary hypoplasia with anasarca (PHA) show up in certain bloodlines of Shorthorns. If you use the following link to the American Shorthorn Association site you can find out more information about TH and PHA. 
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