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Highland Cattle

Highland Cattle Breeding Calculator

Choose the sire and dam coat colors to estimate likely offspring colors.

Genetics
Base MC1R / Extension
Dilution PMEL
Agouti ASIP
Genetics
Base MC1R / Extension
Dilution PMEL
Agouti ASIP

Genetics Guide

Base (MC1R / Extension)

Sets whether the coat can make black pigment.

  • ED Dominant black; produces black-based colors.
  • E+ Wild type; allows brindle when paired with Abr.
  • e Recessive red; e/e = red-based colors.

Dilution (PMEL)

Lightens pigment, especially with two copies.

  • Dh One copy = dun/yellow; two copies = silver/white.
  • N Non-dilute; full intensity.

Genetic data referenced from UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory.