SHORTHORNPLUS REGISTRY:
ShorthornPlus registration shall extend to and be available for all Shorthorn animals (less than 15/16 in blood concentration) provided:
1. Eligibility: Initial entries into the ShorthornPlus Registry Program shall receive the prefix AR prior to registration number. This prefix shall be assigned to all cattle of the following percentages: 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8, except that cattle with black markings or coat color cannot exceed the 1/2 percentage designation.
DURHAM RED REGISTRY
1. Eligibility: For cattle to be eligible for the Durham Red Appendix Shorthorn Registry, individuals must be 1/4 to 7/8 Shorthorn blood concentration level and the balance of the blood concentration level be composed of Red Angus. At the initial entry level (first cross), both parents must be registered with their respective breed association (Shorthorn/Durham Red, or a 1A or 1B Red Angus). A ShorthornPlus
registry certificate will be issued in place of a Durham Red registry certificate until the ASA receives a calving ease score, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, scrotal circumference and proof of genetic defect free status. Genetic defect status can be proven by supplying ASA with a test result on the Durham Red animal to be registered or providing a test result on the Shorthorn parent.
2. Other Rules: Durham Reds can show or sell at any event that allows ShorthornPlus cattle. A Durham Red shall receive the prefix DR prior to registration number.
:clap:Carlos F.":3kvj3yai said:A more appropiate name for this program should be Shorthorn Minus.