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The following information is taken from the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine -  Veterinary Genetics Laboratory website.  
The link is here .....
  
Introduction 

Alpha s1 Casein is one of the four casein proteins found in goat's milk and is the most important of the four for cheese making. The Alpha s1 Casein gene (CSN1S1) that produces the protein shows polymorphisms which affect the amount of protein and fat produced, with higher levels associated with the best cheese making.  Research suggests that low levels of Alpha s1 Casein, may be associated with reduced milk sensitivities for some people. 
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DNA tests have been developed which can allow breeders to select production levels of Alpha s1 Casein. The VGL offers tests designed to detect variants E, F, and N which are known to be correlated with low production. High level variants are reported as A or B, which represents several known alleles. For the reports, two alleles are reported, one inherited from each parent. The result interpretation is as follows:

A and B variants, are associated with high content of alpha s1 casein.

E, F and N variants, are associated with low content of alpha s1 casein.

Any combination of "high" variants will produce high amounts of alpha s1 casein.

A combination of a "high" variant and a "low" variant will produce intermediate amounts of alpha s1 casein.

Any combination of "low" variants will produce low amounts of alpha s1 casein.



​ALPHA CASEIN TEST RESULTS


(listed by first name in alphabetical order)

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LADY WALKERS ALPHA LYNCIS
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​​ALETHIA DOH ALPHA AURIGAE *B
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​PROCTOR HILL FARM ATLANTIS *B
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​HELDERBERG KM FIRE STORM BRUT
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LADY WALKERS MO CHAOS
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​LADY WALKERS WG CHESAPEAKE BAY
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KINDRED SOULS AT FALCON CREST
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LADY WALKERS M DOUBLE GALAXY
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LADY WALKERS MO HEMINGWAY
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KYEEMA RIDGE IRISH HEARTBEAT
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ROSASHARN SP MERCURY ++*B
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KYEEMA RIDGE MOJO
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LADY WALKERS M ORION RISING *B
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LADY WALKERS TRILLIUM
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BUFFALO CLOVER VAL VERSACE *B
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  • HOME
  • NIGERIAN DWARF HERDSIRES
  • NIGERIAN DWARF SENIOR DOES
  • NIGERIAN DWARF JUNIOR DOES
  • MINI LAMANCHAS
  • 2025 KIDDING SCHEDULE
  • FOR SALE
  • CONTACT US
  • RETIRED DOES / REFERENCE DOES
  • BUCKS ON ICE
  • REFERENCE BUCKS
  • UNDERSTANDING MILK STARS
  • HOW DO WE PRICE OUR KIDS?
  • DNA, COLLECTION, VGL, ALPHA s1 CASEIN
  • ALPHA S-1 CASEIN RESULTS
  • CREATIVE IDEAS FOR THE FARM!