S a Studbook

to assist in the improvement of production efficiency of farm animals in south africa and elsewhere; to keep records of the pedigrees, recording certificates and production data of animals and to issue certificates of registration recording, production and genetic merit and to publish this information; to encourage and promote the breeding and genetic improvement of the production efficiency potential of animals; to verify the integrity of all recorded data; to verify the pedigrees and other information of imported animals; to manage the logix animal recording database (www.logix.org.za) and logix animal recording (lar); to safeguard and advance the common interests of breeders of pure-bred animals participating in the services of the association as well as breeders of commercial animals in south africa and other countries; to render technical, scientific and other advisory services to members and others.