Introduction:
The NAA has developed an improved registration system that enables the registration of cattle with certain percentages of known Nadudana bloodlines in a Main Registry and an additional Appendix Registry for those with low or no recorded ancestry that can pass a grading by appearance.
This registration and grading system will allow for some degree of upgrading and will best ensure future development of the breed with adherence to the breed standard.
These are the grades of registration
FP – Foundation Pure – Main
Full pedigree can be traced back 4+ generations of registered 100% Nadudana ancestry OR
Full pedigree can be traced back to original imports on both sides.
PB – Purebred – Main
A Graded plus 2 or more registered PB/FP grandparents (the remaining being unregistered or unknown but not crossbred) OR
3+ registered PB/FP grandparents (87.5% Nadudana crossbred – grading voluntary)
AP2 – Appendix Level 2
B Graded plus minimum of 2 registered PB/FP grandparents OR
A Graded unknown/undocumented ancestry OR
Known 2nd cross (75% Nadudana crossbred)
AP1 – Appendix Level 1
B graded unknown/undocumented ancestry OR
Known 1st cross (50% Nadudana crossbred)
Gradings
Gradings are voluntary for animals with over 87.5% registered Nadudana bloodlines after 3 yrs of age.
Grading will be carried out by appointed committee of 3 or more independent parties with experience in cattle and the breed.
Email info@nadudana.com.au for more information regarding the requirements of grading.
How to Register your Nadudana Cattle:
Please read the following notes before submitting a registration request.
- Registration services are only available to Full Members so you need to make sure you are a fully paid up member before submitting registrations.
- You don’t need to be an NAA registered stud to submit a registration request. Registered studs are certified by the NAA and have signed up to the Breeding Charter. Registered studs receive a 50% discount on cost of registration.
- Calf recording is free, upgrade to the registry available at a cost once DNA type & parentage verification is done, with or without grading at 3 yrs old depending on the type of upgrade.
- All cattle need to be DNA typed and parentage verified prior to submission of registration for pedigree assignment. Details of how to get your cattle DNA typed are provided here.
- When you have the results of your DNA profile please complete the cattle registration form which you can download at the link below.
- Upon receipt of your application, if complete, you will receive an invoice prior to issuance of your registration certificate.