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Understanding Highland Colors & DNA Results

All highlands originated as either black or red. Over time, these colors have become *diluted*.  The result of this dilution is two distinct color charts… one is the result of varying...

Understanding Highland Colors & DNA Results

All highlands originated as either black or red. Over time, these colors have become *diluted*.  The result of this dilution is two distinct color charts… one is the result of varying...

DNA Testing

Here’s a link to UC Davis and a description of each highland test that's available: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/american-highland Dilution Test: The dilution test will tell you if you have a no-dilution animal...

DNA Testing

Here’s a link to UC Davis and a description of each highland test that's available: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/american-highland Dilution Test: The dilution test will tell you if you have a no-dilution animal...

Why Does Chondro Status Matter?

1. Breeding Risks If you don’t plan to breed, chondro status doesn’t matter much. But in breeding programs, it’s critical: pairing two chondro-positive animals has a 25% chance of producing...

Why Does Chondro Status Matter?

1. Breeding Risks If you don’t plan to breed, chondro status doesn’t matter much. But in breeding programs, it’s critical: pairing two chondro-positive animals has a 25% chance of producing...