You’ve made the breeding decisions, you’ve gotten everything calved out and now it’s time to register your animals. For many, this can seem like a daunting task, especially when error codes pop up, you forget to transfer an artificial insemination (AI) Certificate and the stress ensues. To make the registration process easier, below are some DNA reminders to keep in mind when registering this year’s calf crop.  

Labeling of Semen:

• The owner or each individual co-owner of a bull used for AI is responsible for identifying the semen and permanently label it before freezing. 
• To be eligible for registration, the semen identification must include the registered name and registration number of the bull plus the date of collection for the resulting calves.
• When semen is not properly identified, the seller of the semen shall immediately inform the buyer(s) of the semen of the error.  

Death of Bulls Used Artificially:

• Calves conceived after the death of a bull are eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves conceived by artificial insemination prior to the death of said bull.