Welcome to Helical

Your DNA and Registry Data, Faster and Clearer than ever

What used to take weeks now takes days. What required phone calls and paperwork now happens at your fingertips. And what was once managed externally is now under your direct control.

What this means for you

Faster Parentage Resolution

Previously, if a parentage test came back as an exclusion, there would be a series of back and forth with the office as you provided alternative sire information, we submitted a new request, and you had to wait again – often adding weeks to the process.

Now, on day one, you can submit multiple sire options with a single DNA Test Request. Once the lab has extracted the DNA, Helical will compare them all at once, resolving most queries immediately without the back-and-forth. What could be a weeks-long process has become a matter of days.

Complete Visibility

Log into Helical today and you can:

See every animal linked to your account
Track exactly where each DNA test is in the process
Review your complete testing history
Access invoices, statements, and account balances (From 1 July)
Submit DNA requests directly to the lab – no office paperwork required.

No more wondering where your sample is or when results will arrive. You’ll have real time updates and secure access to everything you need.

DNA Analysis Brought In-House

Helical allows us to handle DNA profile analysis internally while Weatherbys Scientific continues the laboratory extraction work. This gives you and us:

Direct control over genomic data and parentage verification
Faster turnaround on complex parentage cases

When parentage questions arise, we can now run multiple comparisons quickly and resolve many issues without returning to you – unless we genuinely need additional information.

The Bigger Picture: Why we're making this change

For over 20 years, the ABRI database served us well. But technology has moved on and so have member expectations. Modern pedigree recording requires systems that can handle complex genomic data, integrate seamlessly, and put information directly in your hands.

Helical is that system – and it’s already trusted by breed societies around the world.

WHAT'S COMING NEXT

The DNA and account features that you can access now are just the beginning. Over the next six months, we will be migrating the full registry into Helical.

Streamlined Registrations and Transfers – Digital processes that reduce paperwork and waiting times

Electronic transfer confirmations – Buyer and seller can confirm transfers digitally, creating a clear audit trail.

Digital pedigree certificates – Generated automatically when all validation criteria are met.

Expanded DNA testing options – Access to a broader suite of genetic tests for those interested such as Coat Colour and the recessive conditions.

Advanced genomic tools – As SNP technology evolves, Helical will evolve with it.

These are not distant possibilities – many are already built into Helical and being used by other societies. We’re rolling them out as the migration progresses.

GETTING STARTED

You can log into Helical right now. Explore your animals, check your account status, and get familiar with the layout. The system is live, and your data is there waiting for you.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing guides, video tutorials, and support resources to help you make the most of the new platform. Helical has been designed to be intuitive – many members are already navigating it without assistance.

This is a significant step forward for the Society, and it is one we are making together. Helical is not just a database upgrade; it is a commitment to transparency, efficiency, and putting the power of your data in your hands.

Ready to explore? Log in at https://app.helicalco.com/aberdeen-angus and enter your email address and then follow the link provided in the subsequent email to complete your login and see what Helical can do for you.

Questions?

The team at Pedigree House is here to support you through this transition. If you have questions about accessing Helical or navigating the new system, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Welcome to Helical