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• 17:41, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page DNA Technology: Accreditation of Organisations Performing SNP-Based Parentage Analysis (content was: " === Introduction === With the advent of SNP genotyping, the function of DNA genotyping as a laboratory activity can be separated from the functions of performing parentage verification and parentage discovery. Consequently, ICAR has established a separate accreditation for applying the results of SNP-based genotyping, which may be undertaken by laboratories, breed association...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:39, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page DNA Technology: Appendix list (content was: " === Appendix 1. Link to SNP markers recommended by ISAG for parentage verification === https://www.icar.org/Guidelines/04-DNA-Technology-App-1-Cattle-SNP-ISAG-core-additional-panel-2013.xlsx === Appendix 2. Application form for microsatellite-based parentage testing in cattle === Please refer [https://www.icar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Annex-II-Application-Form-for-STR-...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:39, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page DNA Technology: 6 Appendix list (content was: " == Appendix 1. Link to SNP markers recommended by ISAG for parentage verification == https://www.icar.org/Guidelines/04-DNA-Technology-App-1-Cattle-SNP-ISAG-core-additional-panel-2013.xlsx == Appendix 2. Application form for microsatellite-based parentage testing in cattle == Please refer [https://www.icar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Annex-II-Application-Form-for-STR-Accr...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:30, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Comparison of methods to measure methane (content was: "Correlations among methods Pro's and con's of devices", and the only contributor was "Lbenzoni" (talk))
• 17:26, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Correlations among methods (content was: "Table 4 shows correlations between the respiratory chamber method as the gold standard to measure CH₄ emission from cows and other methods from Garnsworthy et al. (2019)<ref name=":0">Garnsworthy, P.C. Difford, G.F. Bell, M.J. Bayat, A.R. Huhtanen, P. Kuhla, B. Lassen, J. Peiren, N. Pszczola, M; Sorg, D. Visker, M.H., and Yan, T. 2019 Comparison of Methods to Measure Methane for Use in Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle. Animals 9:837, 12p.</ref>. <center> {| class="...")
• 17:25, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: Validity of the Certificate (content was: "The ICAR Certificate of quality is granted for five years, with the condition that a Consultative Review is conducted at mid-term. The final date of expiry is marked on the Certificate. Organisations with a valid certificate are listed on the ICAR website as Certified organisations. They also have the right to use the Certificate of Quality logo on all their documentation rela...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:23, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: The fields of activity available for certification (content was: "The fields of activity available for certification are determined by the EAG and updated in this Guideline whenever there are changes. Certification is possible in at least the following fields of activity: <ol style="list-style-type:number"> <li> Animal identification (cattle) </li> <li> Animal identification (other species) </li> <li> Milk recording (cattle) </li> <li> Beef...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:23, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: The expert advisory group (content was: "The ICAR Chief executive (CE) appoints a chairperson and members to the Expert advisory group on the ICAR Certificate of quality. The objectives of the CoQ EAG are to provide advice and recommendations to the ICAR Chief executive on: == The content of the CoQ programme == # Fields of Activity (FoA) to be audited # Content and relevance of the Questionnaires # Questions and c...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:22, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: Consultative review procedure (content was: "A consultative review is due 30 months after a certificate has been granted. Its purpose is to consult the changes made during the certification period. The consultative review process is largely similar to the audit process above, with a few changes. == Reminder == The ICAR Secretariat sends a reminder to any member holding a valid certificate 24 months after granting a cert...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:20, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: Certification requests (content was: "Any ICAR member can request certification by application to the ICAR Secretariat. The member decides which fields of activity they want to certify and states those fields of activity in the application, keeping in mind that activities performed outside the member organisation, or not practiced at the time of certification cannot be certified. The application forms are found in...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:17, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Certificate of Quality: Audit procedure (content was: " == Reminder == The ICAR Secretariat sends a reminder to any member holding a valid certificate 6 months before the expiry of the old certificate. The applicant may also apply without waiting for the reminder. == Application and prepayment == It is advisable that members apply for certification 6 months before the desired approval date. The application is sent to the ICAR Sec...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:13, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Yield calculations (content was: "This section covers 24-hour yields and accumulated yields for milk, fat, protein and somatic cells. It also describes the procedure for acceptance of new methods not previously mentioned in the guidelines. The basic requirements for all calculation methods are that rounding shall only take place at the last step of the computation. === Lactation period === ==== Commencement of the l...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 17:13, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Traits to be recorded (content was: "== Traits to be recorded == In official milk recording, the following data have to be recorded, wherever available: #Identification of each cow in the herd, even if they remain in the herd for a very short time. #Birth date, sex, breed and parents of each animal when known. #All services and embryo flushings and transfers: date, recipient, sire, dam of the embryo. #All animal deaths an...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 17:10, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Standards and Guidelines for milk recording (content was: "===Standards and Guidelines for milk recording=== These standards and guidelines for milk recording are valid for all milking systems, including AMS where applicable. ====General Standards and Guidelines for milk recording==== #ICAR-approved (electronic) milk meters and sampling devices must be used on the recording day (see Procedure 1 of Section 11 - Guidelines for Testing, Approval...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 17:08, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Samples (content was: "== Representative sample == The milk sample has to represent the complete milking linked to it. This is achieved by mixing the milk thoroughly or pouring it into another vessel right before sampling. Sampling scheme P requires using a pipette for making the sample proportional between different milkings. With sampling scheme E, it is advisable to use a measuring cup to make sure the...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 17:06, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Reporting (content was: "This subsection covers reports, data files, statistics and calculated key figures provided to farmers for breeding and management purposes. It is recommended that farmers are given reports after each recording and at the end of the recording year or another longer recording period. These reports should contain data on both cow and herd level. In bigger herds, it is also advisable to p...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 17:03, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Recording method (content was: "===Recording Method=== The recording method for the herd consists of using five different symbols for: #Responsibility for the practical recording. #Sampling scheme. #Recording interval. #Sampling interval (if different from the above). #Number of milkings per day (especially any deviation from 2x milking). {| class="wikitable" |+Table 2. Symbols for milk recording schemes. |'''Respons...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:59, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Missing results and or abnormal intervals (content was: "==Missing results and/or abnormal intervals== A recorded 24-hour yield is the best estimate of the yield and the constituents of the milk, weighed, sampled and recorded within 24 hours on the day of recording. #When herds are normally milked at intervals such that the recording day is other than 24 hours, the yields shall be adjusted to a 24-hour interval using the following procedure...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:56, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Identification (content was: "===Identification (ID)=== ====Herd ID==== Each herd in milk recording must be allocated a unique permanent identification number. ====Animal ID==== An official milk recording system must be based on a clearly identifiable and unique animal ID. It is recommended that one identification scheme for the whole country is used. Animal identification must also be in accordance with national a...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:52, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Recording (content was: "<blockquote> <div style="column-count:2"> : Standards and Guidelines for milk recording :Identification :Traits to be recorded :Recording method : Cattle Milk Recording: Missing r...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:50, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Quality control (content was: "This Section together with other parts of the Guidelines ensure that data from particular animals are linked with the relevant phenotypes, genomic information and environments to the required accuracy and using the best methods. There is a distinction, however, between the accuracy required for official milk recording and breeding value estimations and other relevant official results a...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:47, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Enrolment (content was: "Enrolment of new herds in the recording process should involve an agreement between the farmer and the recording organisation regarding technical and financial questions such as: # General information about the recording programme itself, i.e. ## Herd and cow identification. ## Scope of recorded data, including database setup as required by the user. ## Scheduling recording. ## Data c...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:44, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Decisions (content was: "As a result of the recording process and reports prepared on the basis of its results, decisions can be made on one or more of the following: === Short term impact: day-to-day management decisions taken on farms === # Decisions about bulk milk quality. # Feeding decisions - daily diet based on group or individual performance. # Pasture management decisions. # Grouping decisions - pl...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 16:42, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Recording Dairy Cattle Methane Emission for Genetic Evaluation Guideline (content was: "''The fact that specific device manufacturers are mentioned in these guidelines is in no way an endorsement of the devices or their accuracy by ICAR'' == SUMMARY OF CHANGES == {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !Date of change !Nature of change |- |March 2020 |Draft from Feed & Gas WG put into standard template for ICAR Guidelines. Separate out EDGP database to become a stan...", and the only contributor was "Lbenzoni" (talk))
• 16:37, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Discussion of methods (content was: "=== SF6 vs Respiration Chamber === For large-scale evaluation of CH₄ emissions by individual animals, the SF6 technique is more useful than respiration chambers. Animal behaviour and intake might be affected by wearing the apparatus, and by daily handling to exchange canisters, but the technique is considerably less intrusive than respiration chambers because cow...", and the only contributor was "Lbenzoni" (talk))
• 16:36, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Breath sampling during milking and feeding vs Respiration chamber (content was: "For large-scale evaluation of CH4 emissions by individual animals, breath-sampling methods have significant advantages compared with other methods. Breath-sampling methods are non-invasive because, once installed, animals are unaware of the equipment and are in their normal environment. Animals follow their normal routine, which includes milking and feeding, so no training...", and the only contributor was "Lbenzoni" (talk))
• 16:30, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Udder Health in Dairy Cattle (content was: "== General concepts == === Reader instructions === These guidelines are written in a schematic way. Enumeration is bulleted and important information is shown in text boxes. Important words are printed '''bold''' in the text. The aim of these guidelines is to provide dairy cattle breeders involved in breeding programmes with a stepwise decision-support procedure establishin...", and the only contributor was "Bgolden" (talk))
• 12:38, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Lameness Traits in Bovine (content was: " Lameness in Dairy Cattle = == About this Guideline == The Guidelines for recording lameness in dairy cattle give an overview of the most common systems of lameness scoring and recording in dairy cows. They are important components of lameness control strategies on dairy farms. Lameness scoring, when applied on a regular basis, allows detection and treatment of lame individu...", and the only contributor was "Bgolden" (talk))
• 12:28, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Dairy Cattle Health (content was: " == Dairy Cattle Health == === Technical abstract === Improved health of dairy cattle is of increasing economic importance. Poor health results in greater production costs through higher veterinary bills, additional labour costs, and reduced productivity. Animal welfare is also of increasing interest to both consumers and regulatory agencies because healthy animals are needed to provi...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 12:22, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Claw Health Traits (content was: " Claw Health in Dairy Cattle = == Introduction == Claw and foot disorders have become a major concern of dairy farmers around the world. They are among the major culling reasons in dairy cattle and play a significant role for the profitability of farms. Compromised animal welfare is caused by their high incidence, severity and repetitive occurrence. Different data sources r...", and the only contributor was "Bgolden" (talk))
• 12:19, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Calving Traits in Dairy Cattle (content was: "== Introduction == The purpose of these ICAR guidelines for recording of calving performance traits in dairy cattle is to give recommendations on recording, data validation and use of information in herd management, documentation of animal welfare, benchmarking, and genetic evaluations. For beef breeds please see [http://www.icar.org/Guidelines/03-Beef-Cattle-Recording.pdf Se...", and the only contributor was "Bgolden" (talk))
• 12:11, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Female Fertility in Dairy Cattle (content was: " == Female Fertility in Dairy Cattle == === Technical abstract === These guidelines are intended to provide people involved in keeping and breeding of dairy cattle with recommendations for recording, management and evaluation of female fertility. Aspects of bull fertility are covered by another set of ICAR guidelines (Section 6), compiled by the ICAR working group for Artificial Insem...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 12:09, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Female Fertility in Dairy Cattle (content was: "== Female Fertility in Dairy Cattle == === Technical abstract === These guidelines are intended to provide people involved in keeping and breeding of dairy cattle with recommendations for recording, management and evaluation of female fertility. Aspects of bull fertility are covered by another set of ICAR guidelines (Section 6), compiled by the ICAR working group for Artificial Insemi...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 11:59, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Bovine Functional Traits: Body Condition Score (content was: "The Body Condition Score (BCS) measures the fatness of the cow, especially in the region of the loin, hip, pinbone, and tailhead areas. Change in BCS in early lactation may be a better indicator of fertility compared with single observations of BCS per parity. To consider change in BCS it has to be recorded at least twice in early lactation and requires the dates of measurement. Category:Glossary test")
• 11:53, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Beef Cattle Recording (Old) (content was: "=Beef Cattle Recording Guidelines Sections:= NOTE: This is a place holder for the previous work with RB <categorytree mode="pages" style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2"> Main </categorytree>", and the only contributor was "Bgolden" (talk))
• 11:49, 30 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Beef Cattle Recording: Organisation and execution of testing schemes (content was: "Category:Beef Cattle Recording Guidelines for field tests (on farm), centralised testing stations, and commercial slaughter data are provided here. = Field Tests= This recommendation applies to on-farm beef performance recording undertaken in herds of cows, which suckle their calves until an age of...")
• 17:05, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Dairy Sheep and Goats: Annex 3. Dairy Sheep - lactation calculation clauses if milking after a suckling period (content was: "center|thumb|500x500px center|thumb|600x600px", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 16:53, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Cattle Milk Recording: Database (content was: "Storing the recorded data in a milk recording database is an indispensable part of the recording. It is recommended to use the quickest possible means to store the data in the database in order to ensure up-to-date breeding values and management applications. Where computerised data capture is possible, it should not take more than five days after the recording to have the complete rec...", and the only contributor was "Rene" (talk))
• 12:11, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Alpaca and Goat Identification and Fibre: Cashmere Goat Fibre (content was: " == Cashmere Goat Fibre == === Cashmere Definition === According to the CCMI (Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute), cashmere is defined as: # The fine (dehaired) undercoat fibres produced by a cashmere goat (''Capra hircus'' laniger). # The fibre is generally non-medullated and has a mean maximum diameter of 19 microns. The co-efficient of variation around the me...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 11:54, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Alpaca and Goat Identification and Fibre: Alpaca Fibre (content was: " == Alpaca Fibre == === Harvesting === According to the auto certification methodology yet applied in other advanced fibre animal breeding systems, alpaca fleece collection critical points have been identified in shearing fleece management, fibre harvesting and classification where with easy procedures, a suitable product for the next processing step can be obtained. Through...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 11:50, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page Activity of Feed and Gas Working Group (content was: "=== OBJECTIVES OF THE FEED AND GAS WORKING GROUP === # Provide a forum for members of ICAR and associated researchers to  collaborate, exchange information and learn from each other on all aspects of: recording and using dry matter intake data, and recording and using methane outputs data. # Maintain, update, promote and extend universal guidelines for recording dry matte...", and the only contributor was "Lbenzoni" (talk))
• 11:46, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page AI and ET Data and Fertility Analysis: Annex 5. Survey results (content was: "The ICAR board has set up the ICAR Working Group on AI& other relevant technologies (Artificial Insemination and Relevant Technologies WG) in 1998 to satisfy the demand of its members. Duty of the group according to its term of reference, is to set up recommendations in order to improve worldwide records used for genetic evaluations and the efficiency of the breeding schemes....", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 11:45, 19 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page AI and ET Data and Fertility Analysis: Annex 4. Validation of data (content was: "After recording data on embryo produced (or imported) or data on transferring, these data have to undergo series of test prior to be used in the genetic system. Those tests may be carried out at various levels according to the organisation and the equipment. From a general point of view, embryos related data undergo the same process as the other reproduction data such as AI. R...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:30, 17 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page AI and ET Data and Fertility Analysis: Annex 3. Embryos storage and movements (content was: "After being collected frozen embryos may be stored in storages centres. They may be moved from one storage centre to other centres before being transferred. To follow embryos movements following items have to be provided: # Embryos have to move among approved storages #* Code of approval and address For any in and out movement, records may be kept # Unique embryo identifi...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 17:26, 17 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page AI and ET Data and Fertility Analysis: Annex 2. Consideration of cattle reproductive physiology (content was: "Beginning of the interval: # zero will consider the total of the returns. # 3 days will eliminate short returns due to errors in oestrus detection. # 18 days will eliminate the returns which are considered to be related to female failures rather than bull or technician failures. End of the interval : # 24 days will give early report although not considering late embryonic...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
• 14:21, 12 December 2024 Cmosconi talk contribs deleted page AI and ET Data and Fertility Analysis: Annex 1. Incidence of the chosen option for the exclusion of short returns (content was: "Let be : “N” the total number of female inseminated for the first time in a given period “n1” to “n4” the number of returns within different intervals after the date of insemination “n5” the number of non-returned females at Day 60 Such as N=n1+n2+n3+n4+n5 File:Annex 1. Incidence of the chosen option for the exclusion of short returns.png|center|thumb|50...", and the only contributor was "Aashish" (talk))
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