Basic Seminar on Color Genetics in Alpacas
Goals and Structure of the seminar
The seminar aims on providing basic knowledge on color genetics in alpacas which can be used in daily work of breeding. Technical terms and processes are understandably explained and deepend by exercises. For this purpose pictures of own alpacas oder test results can be brought along.
Moreover the seminar price includes personal advice afterwards because question usually arise at a stage when it comes to practical use and own breeding decisions.
Seminar Contents
Basics of Genetics
- From chromosomes to allels
- Basic concepts of heredity
Genetics of Base Colours
- The ASIP markers A, a1, a2, a3 und MC1R marker E, e
- Effects of genetic markers on melanin production
Melanin
- Types of melanin
- Origin and distribution of melanin
Color Genotypes and Color Phenotypes
- Assessment of typical traits for specific color genotypes
- Assessment of phenotypes by color genotypes
Genetics of Color Patterns
- Classic Grey
- Appaloosa
- Roan, Piebald, White Spot
Breeding Planning with Color Genetics
- Calculation of genotypes of progeny
- Probability of progeny's genotypes
- Color genetic tests
- Interpretation of test results
- Sampling of blood tests and ordering color genetic tests