Glossary: Parentage verification
From ICAR Wiki
Term:
Parentage verification
Abbreviation:
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Definition:
The process by which the genotypes of the recorded parents (sire and/or dam) of an animal are examined relative to the genotype of an animal to determine if one or both qualify or are excluded as the parent(s).
Reference:
ICAR Guideline
Guidelines for DNA technology
(entry: 87)
