In top-tier cat breeding, precision is the universal language. Consistent show results and the preservation of ideal phenotypes demand rigorous control that goes far beyond simply recording names.
Running an elite cattery requires mastery of the nomenclature governed by the world's leading federations. VilaControl was built to offer full support for the EMS (Easy Mind System), ensuring that every color, pattern, and variety record complies with WCF (World Cat Federation) and FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) standards.
I. International Standardization: The Intelligence of EMS Codes
The EMS system is more than an abbreviation — it is a logical, intuitive method for describing cats without ambiguity, regardless of breed. In VilaControl, applying these codes lets the breeder organize their breeding stock in strict alignment with international registration standards.
- Error-Free Identification Use the correct three-letter uppercase structure for breeds, such as BRI (British Shorthair) or BLH (British Longhair), ensuring compatibility with federations like FIFe and WCF.
- Variety Specificity Record base colors in lowercase letters (n for black, a for blue) and ascending numeric codes for white patterns (01 for Van, 02 for Harlequin) and coat markings.
II. Genealogical Integrity and Pedigree Status
A pedigree's reliability begins with the correct classification of breed and variety. VilaControl helps maintain the history of cats with full pedigrees or "RIEX" records, per WCF standards, and identifies provisionally recognized breeds.
- Mating Traceability Apply specific eye-color and coat restrictions for breeds such as Maine Coon (MCO), where blue eyes are permitted only in certain varieties (w, 01, 02), preventing registration errors in future generations.
- Managing Unrecognized Varieties Correctly identify "non-recognized" specimens by adding the "non" suffix or "x" prefix, maintaining the technical rigor required for cats outside current championship standards.
III. Technical Compliance for Cat Shows
Show-ring success depends on the accuracy of data submitted to federations. VilaControl organizes structural data — such as coat types and ear conformation (curled 72 or straight 71) — ensuring entries reflect the animal's genetic reality.
- Coat Type Precision Distinguish structural varieties such as "brush" (83) or "straight coat" (84) in specific breeds like Don Sphynx or Peterbald, respecting the technical notes of each system.
Technique in service of preservation.
Ensure your cattery operates under the world's most rigorous global standards. With VilaControl, EMS codes become the foundation for secure, professional, internationally recognized bloodline management.
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