Interpreting Genetic Condition Reports
Pompe disease is a lethal inherited genetic disorder leading to acid maltase deficiency. This leads to a buildup of glycogen in muscle and nerve cells and impairs normal tissue function.
UFS Course 2023
On 23 and 24 May 2023, the Simbra Society held a beginners course for the University of the Free State (UFS). Many thanks are extended to Mr Chris Richter who generously hosted us on his farm outside of Bloemfontein.
Royal Show 2023
The royal show took place from 26 May to 4 June 2023 in Pietermaritzburg. The KZN Sim Club hosted both the Simbra and Simmentaler breeds at their Royal showground’s clubhouse for the last time.
The DNA Pipeline
The office has put together a useful resource that explains what is required in every column of the DNA3 Producer Submission (780) Form. This resource is available on the Simbra website and can be downloaded for your convenience
Interpreting Genetic Condition Reports
Double muscling is associated with muscular hypertrophy (increase in the number of muscle fibers) and arises from a mutation in the myostatin (MSTN) gene.
Bloemfontein Show 2023
Joshlin Simbra, Blue Water, Eastern Cape, competed at Bloemfontein show, May 2023.
Thursday 4 May, simbras were judged by the very experienced Jaco Mare and Carl Rautenbach.
Council meeting feedback
Congratulations are extended to Mr Diethelm Metzger who was elected as Vice-president
Reminder: Simbra Spring Showcase
Please save the date and take note of the Simbra Spring Showcase events happening between the 4th and 9th of September 2023 in Parys at the Afridome
Inbreeding and Inbreeding Depression
In its simplest term, inbreeding is the result of mating closely related individuals. Inbred offspring are more likely to inherit recent copies of the same allele from each parent
Beef Cattle Information Days
As part of Simbra’s mission to provide quality service and leadership to both it’s members and the broader industry – on the 15th and 16th of March the Simbra Society, with the sponsorship of Plaasmedia and Molatek hosted two Beef Cattle Information Days.
