Ambassadors for the Breed
During the course of the two DNA studies sponsored by NMDA, we have had several requests from Miniature Donkey owners asking if we would make DNA typing available for owners and breeders wanting to have that information on file. In order to facilitate DNA typing for use in individual or parentage identification, NMDA, in cooperation with the University of Kentucky will provide that service. Ellen Dahlstet, who has coordinated the two DNA studies for NMDA, has volunteered to facilitate the typing procedure. The sampling is straightforward and a veterinarian is not required to pull hair samples.
Program Requirements
- Owners must be NMDA members.
- Donkeys must be ADR or MDR registered.
- This is a lifetime award, and there is not time limit to earn it.
- The Program is set up on a point system recorded on a tally sheet which is returned to the Program Secretary upon completion. Points may be accumulated through individual animals (200 total points) or farms (400 total points) for recognition. This is an honor system, but for your own protection, signatures to validate your points (when possible) are requested.
- Accumulated points are transferred with the donkey, if sold, and the new owner(s) can continue to accumulate points. The new owners must also be NMDA members.
- Points are valid when listed on the Program's Point Tally Sheet. The Tally Sheet will be mailed to participants when a completed entry form and a $15 entry fee is received by the Secretary. The entry fee will be used to cover expenses invlved with administering the Program. Remaining monies will be dedicated to NMDA's promotional efforts on behalf of its members and the newly formed American Donkey and Musle Society Research Fund that will help in expanding veterinary knowledge of the Miniature Donkey.
- Events beginning from December 1994 forward may be recorded and earn points on the Tally Sheet.
NMDA Ambassadors for the Breed Program Entry Form (Please Print or Type Clearly)
| Donkey's Registered Name | ||
| ADR/MDR # | Date of Birth | Sex |
| Owner's Name | Telephone# | |
| Farm Name | ||
| City | State | Zip |
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Enclose $15.00 entry fee and mail to:
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Point System Chart
| Event | Points |
| Participation in a Charity or Community Service event | 10 per day |
| Participation in a non-charity event, which brings the donkey before the public in a favorable light | 10 per day |
| Participation in a Parade | 10 per day |
| Appearance on TV/Movies | 10 |
| Farm Tours (for example school children, elderly or handicapped groups | 10 |
| Photo or story about your animal or farm in local publications, magazines or article in Asset | 10 |
| Note: One event can lead to more than the points shown for it. For example, a parade event may produce newspaper and TV coverage. This combination of events would produce 30 points--10 points for the parade, 10 points for newspaper, and 10 points for TV. Points can be accumulated in one or any combination of events. | |
Please address all correspondence to:
- NMDA Ambassadors for the Breed Program
- c/o Ellen Dahlstet, Secretary
- 2961 County Road 31
- Blair NE 68008 402-238-2738