Forms & Downloads

Below are the necessary forms and documentation required by ALCA to manage your registered animals with the association.  Instructions and forms to assist you with the required genetic tests (DNA/SNP, Parent Verification & Coat Colour testing, if required) for the recording, registration and maintenance of your herd is also supplied.

This includes forms and information needed for health testing (BVDV – Pestivirus) required by some show societies, especially National Shows. These requirements by show societies are becoming more common.

We have provided a download for Stud Header Cards for shows, with an example. Also some useful hints & items you might want to have in your show box.

There are testimonials, documents and articles (PDF) below and throughout the website suitable for download that you will find useful for promotion of your stud and the breed.

The Lowline Shop has other promotional materials and Lowline branded merchandise available for members.

ALCA Forms

Information on ALCA Membership Categories is available here

• ALCA Membership Fee List
• ALCA Fee List

Please purchase and pay for all ALCA services via the online Lowline Shop

1. Guidelines For How To Register Your Cattle
2. Guidelines for How to Transfer Your Cattle
3. Instructions for Registrations/Recording using the Registration Form
4. 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

Genetic Testing

• DNA GUIDE to help members transition from MiP to SNP testing is available here
• 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 Sampling Collection Kits
• AU – Zoetis LOWLINE DNA Testing Order Form Download (use this 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 Form Download (for other genetic testing)
• AU – Swans Vet Services – BVDV Ear Notch Testing Instructions
• AU – Swans Vet Services – BVDV Ear Notch Testing Form

 Showing Cattle

1. Guidelines of Showing of Cattle – By-Law 11
2. Showing Uniform – By-Law 11.3
3. National Cattle Herd Health Statement Form – Version 02.05.2018
4. Show Header Card Template
   
5. Show Header Card example
   
6. Equipment for Showing your Cattle

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
• A National Guide for Smallholder Livestock Producers – by MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia)
• Transportation of Livestock

Reading

• Testimonials for Lowline Bulls – Beef Herds
• Testimonials for Lowline Bulls – Dairy Herds
• Testimonials for Certified Lowline Beef (CLB) – Chefs, Butchers, Producers & Consumers
• 2016 ALCA Journal – Advantages of the Lowline Cow
• Cloudbreak Lowlines – Eungella Beef