Welcome!
Below you’ll find all the necessary information to guide you through Association related activities
The Identifier Year Letter for 2023 is U
The 2021 DNA GUIDE to help members transition from MiP to SNP testing is available here
Herd Book Database Login
By-Laws Explained
- Rules on Use of Trade Mark – By-Law 4.2
- Procedure for Transfers – By-Law 5
- Acceptable Methods of Breeding – By-Law 6
- Registration Procedure – By-Law 7
- Mandatory Animal Identification – By-Law 8
- Code of Ethics – By-Law 10
- Showing Uniform – By-Law 11.3
- Guidelines on Showing of Cattle – By-Law 11
Fees for ALCA services
Please purchase and pay for all ALCA services online via the Lowline Shop
ALCA Forms & Guidance
Registration & Transfers
- Guidelines For How To Register Your Cattle
- Guidelines for How to Transfer Your Cattle
- Instructions for Registrations/Recording using the Registration Form
- Instructions for ONLINE Registrations/Recording
- Cattle Recording & Registration Form
- Commercial Calf Recording Form
- Certificate of Service
- Female Lease Record Form
- Record a Flush and Embryo Registration Application Form
- Multiple Ownership Transfer Form
- AI Sires Application Form
Guidance for Promotional Groups
- Promotional pool funding guidelines
- Funding application form
- Project funding reconciliation report
- Personal Indemnity Form – please contact the office
Genetic Testing
- Factsheet – Hair Sample Collecting for DNA Testing
- How to collect tail hair samples – you need to collect the DNA kits from either Neogen or Zoetis
- NZ – DNA Parentage Verification Guidance for New Zealand Members
- NZ – Zoetis DNA Sample Collection Kits
- NZ – Zoetis DNA Testing Order Form
- AU – Neogen DNA Testing Order Form Download
New form is available from the Lowline Registrar & address is now 14 Hume Drive, Bundamba, QLD 4304 - AU – Neogen DNA Testing Order Form Guidance
- AU – Zoetis DNA Sample Collection Kits
- AU – Zoetis LOWLINE DNA Testing Order Form Download (use for SNP/PV/Coat Colour testing
Use the tab at the top of the PDF page to SAVE & fill in form using {T} - AU – Zoetis Generic Beef Testing Form Download (for all other genetic testing)
- AU – Swans Vet Services – BVDV Ear Notch Testing Instructions
- AU – Swans Vet Services – BVDV Ear Notch Testing Form
Showing Cattle
- Show Header Card Template
- Show Header Card Example
- National Cattle Health Statement Form – version 02.05.2018
- Equipment for Showing your Cattle
Further information on Showing can be found here
Tips for Herd Management
- How to Tattoo Your Cattle
- Tips on Heat Detection & Artificial Insemination (AI)
- How to Vaccinate Cattle
- Beef Cattle Vaccines – Prime Facts (NSW DPI)
- How to Freeze Brand your Cattle
Further reading/links on Herd Health can be found here
Promotional Materials
Copies of either the Lowline Logo (TM) or Certified Lowline Beef Logo (TM) are REGISTERED TRADEMARKS for the Australian Lowline Cattle Association and are available to ALCA members only. Please contact the ALCA Office
Lowline branded merchandise and promotional materials are available from the Lowline Shop
Articles that may be of interest:
- Testimonials for Lowline Bulls – Beef Herds
- Testimonials for Lowline Bulls – Dairy Herds
- Lowline Bulls – The Big Advantage
- 2016 Journal – Advantages of the Lowline Cow
- Testimonials For Certified Lowline Beef