The date measured is needed as well as the ultrasound technician and the type of equipment utilized. All this information is required for the ultrasound data to be utilized in the genetic analysis. Without this required information, your ultrasound information will be ignored. A submitted weaning weight is required, but the yearling weight is strongly requested. The attached table is a compiled list of technicians currently certified by AUP .
Technicians can certify in any or all of the traits.
Ultrasound data will be utilized by AHA only if collected by an AUP-certified technician in that specific trait. The first part of this table is those practitioners certified in all three traits. Technicians in the second part of the table are just as competent in those traits designated, but are certified in just one or two traits. It is totally up to each individual Hereford breeder to make the decision on which person collects the data. In many cases, Hereford breeders may choose to utilize a technician not certified in all three traits because of logistical or economic reasons.