UC Davis Testing Procedures
Terms to Know:
MyVGL – the UC Davis on line system. VGL stands for Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Case # - each of your tested Dexters is assigned a unique case # (known as the accession number at Texas A&M)
Permanent Record – your Dexter’s set of genetic markers – also known as the genotype. A genotype does not identify breed type,
but rather it identifies the specific set of genetic markers inherited from parents.
ADCA Affiliation Code – As an ADCA member, you receive a discount on testing fees, but you must set up the affiliation code to have
your Dexters identified with the ADCA in order to receive the discounted fee schedule. Our affiliation code is ADCA2024. When
setting up your account with UC Davis, you will be prompted to set up an Affiliation Code. Please select the ADCA2024 code in order
for your genotype results to be sent to the registrar.
Important! Make sure you Add ADCA Affiliation Code to your account!
Go to http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/myvgl
Login or create a new account.
On My Profile page click Add Affiliation button.
Click My Account in the top menu bar.
Type in affiliation code ADCA2024 and click the Add button.
Instructions for: Ordering Genotypes for a Dexter not Previously Tested
Click Order Tests in the top menu bar.
Be sure you order using the ADCA Cattle Test Form
Select Genetic Markers
if you need to verify parents
To verify Sire and/or Dam,
you must select
Parent Verification
If the parent was tested by you,
you can verify a parent already in your account
using Search My Account
If the parent was genotyped
by someone else, use
Enter Name + VGL Case #
The ADCA Search link at the top of this page
can help find this information. Instructions for doing
this are on the next page.
Use New Sire or New Dam when you want to
submit a new sample for the parent.
If you do not want to verify parents, Parent Information
can be filled in for parents non-verified parents.
This is for reference only and not verified.
Press Save Test when form is complete.
Then select Cattle Tests at the next menu bar.
Instructions for: Doing an ADCA Search to find a VGL Case #
When you are on the ADCA Cattle Test Form (see above for how to get there), click the ADCA Search link shown below.
You will be taken to the ADCA Search page (shown below) :
Enter your search criteria.
Click Search Exact or Search Starts With,
depending upon your search type.
See the search results displayed.
Questions and Answers
Q: I’ve had other tests done at UC Davis, like chondrodysplasia, PHA, color, etc. Will that information be automatically forwarded to
the ADCA Registrar?
A: No. These tests are voluntary and you must send a copy to the registrar for inclusion on your Dexter’s certificate and on line
pedigree. You may mail them to the registrar (through the post office) or forward by email. Since genotyping of females born prior
to 2016 is NOT mandatory, you will need to notify the registrar that you wish to have that information included on your
pedigrees.
Q: All of the forms say that my genotype results will be shared with the ADCA and other members. That’s my information! – no one
else needs to know the genetic markers of my animals!
A: Only the results will be shared.
Genotype on file
Sire Qualified
Dam Qualified
Parentage Verified
The above are the only pieces of information shared. You own your data and UC Davis will not share this information with anyone
but the owner without permission. The above also only applies to your bulls. If you wish your heifers or cows born prior to 2016 to
have their genotyping/parentage verification included in the pedigree, then you must notify the registrar if you are sending the
information after the registration has taken place. If you wish the information to be included on new registrations, then you Must
include the Case # on your registration form for females born prior to 2016.
Q: We have animals already on file at UC Davis, but have not sent the genotype results to the ADCA. What do we do now?
A: The genotype result must be sent directly (via a computer file) to the ADCA Registrar from UC Davis. You will need to know your
VGL Case # to request that the information be transmitted.
Select Add Test to Existing Sample from the Menu.
Click on the case# for the animal to add to the ADCA file.
Click Include this sample in report to ADCA
You will need to notify the registrar that the information is on the way by sending her a copy of your results which she will then
verify against the UC Davis transmission.
Q: Is there a cost for this?
A: There is no cost to record the information and it will appear on your Dexter’s on line pedigree. However, if you want a new
certificate, the standard $3.00 per certificate fee applies.
Q: I have UC Davis for non-genotype testing, but I have my genotypes for parentage verification through Texas A&M. I want to have
all of my information at UC Davis. Now what?
A: Both the labs are “approved” for testing. If you wish to move your genotype results to UC Davis, it will be at your expense. The
fee is $10.00 per entry.
The Genotype Entry Request form must be submitted to UC Davis with a copy of your genotype from Texas A&M along with your
check or credit card information.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for the information to be added to your records.
Q: How do I contact UC Davis about specific testing inquiries and when can I reach them?
A:
Phone 530-752-2211
Email: custserv@vgl.ucdavis.edu
Hours are 8am to 5pm Pacific time, M-F.
They are closed on University holidays.
They are not equipped to answer questions regarding ADCA policies, ADCA procedures, or ADCA testing requirements.
Please do not ask them for assistance navigating the testing website: your Regional Director is equipped to assist you if needed.
They will return your call if you leave a voicemail.
They do answer emails.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about ADCA policies, procedures, or testing requirements?
A: Your Regional Directors are your best source for all information related to the ADCA. They are also the correct person to call if
you have difficulty navigating the testing website.