Scope

This method is suitable for the qualitative identification of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) belonging to Angus, Red Poll, Hereford and Welsh Black cattle breeds. The assay is designed to work with raw, boiled, fried, or baked meat as well as skin samples. It is not suitable for the identification of complex meat products containing DNA from multiple breeds.

Origin

Developed by the TRACE Wildlife Forensics Network, published on the 31st March 2012

Copyright

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.