Advanced DNA testing solutions for Brangus cattle
The Fastest Way to Better Results
Neogen is proud to partner with the Australian Brangus Cattle Association to offer comprehensive and cost-effective genomic solutions tailored specifically for Brangus seedstock cattle in Australia.
Our comprehensive range of genomic tests include:
- genomic profiling
- parentage assignment
- screening for genetic conditions and traits of relevance to the Brangus breed
- incorporation of genomic profiles into Brangus BREEDPLAN for the calculation of genomically enhanced breeding values.
Neogen’s genomic test bundles simplify decisions about what genomic tests to order, and include all genomic tests of relevance for Brangus cattle in Australia.
Genomic Testing Options
| SeekSire Cattle Parentage |
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| Includes parentage verification |
| GGP Bovine 100K |
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| Includes genomic profiling (GGP Bovine 100K), parentage verification and genomically enhanced breeding values* |
| Brangus Standard Bundle |
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| Includes genomic profiling (GGP Bovine 100K), parentage verification, bovine horn/poll, tenderness, coat colour (red/black) and genomically enhanced breeding values* |
* Subject to genomic profiles meeting any eligibility criteria imposed by the genetic evaluation provider.
| Standalone Genetic Traits & Conditions |
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| Bovine Horn-Poll |
| Coat Color (Black/Red) |
| Tenderness |
| Developmental Duplications (DD) |
| Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) |
| Pompes E7 |
| BVDV (PI) |
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| Must be requested in association with a genomic test |
Genomic Profiling With A Difference
Rather than utilising generic genotyping platforms, Neogen’s genomic test offering for Brangus cattle includes the genomic profiling of animals with Neogen’s premium, proprietary genotyping platform, GGP Bovine 100K.
The GeneSeek Genomic Profiler (GGP) Bovine 100K genotyping platform contains approximately 100,000 markers, known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (or SNPs), and is designed specifically for Bos taurus and Bos taurus influenced cattle.
The GGP Bovine 100K lassos the knowledge of industry leading scientists, combined with Neogen’s leading SNP selection processes, to precisely choose the most informative 100,000 SNPs for Bos taurus cattle.
The GGP Bovine 100K delivers more accurate evaluation of genetic merit, genome wide selection, comparative genetic studies, and higher density imputation.
Make Selection Decisions Earlier And With More Confidence
Neogen’s GGP Bovine 100K genotyping platform is ideal for incorporation into Brangus BREEDPLAN for the calculation of genomically enhanced breeding values.
Genomically enhanced breeding values facilitate:
- More accurate selection decisions – Obtain higher accuracy breeding values through the incorporation of genomic information.
- Selection decisions early in an animal’s life – Make accurate selection decisions on young animals with more confidence.
- Selection for more traits – Incorporate hard-to-measure traits that can’t be routinely measured on-farm, or measured prior to an animal entering the breeding herd, into selection decisions.
Making more accurate selection decisions, at an earlier age, and for a greater range of traits, results in faster genetic improvement, and ultimately improved productivity and profitability within a Brangus beef enterprise.
Traits Evaluated
GGP Bovine 100K genomic profiles are incorporated into the calculation of genomically enhanced breeding values in Brangus BREEDPLAN for the following traits.
| Birth | Birth Weight, Gestation Length |
| Growth | 200 Day Growth, 400 Day Weight, 600 Day Weight, Milk |
| Fertility | Scrotal Size |
| Maternal | Mature Cow Weight |
| Carcase | Carcase Weight, Eye Muscle Area, Rib Fat, Rump Fat, Retail Beef Yield, IMF |
Genomically Enhanced Breeding Values Are More Accurate
Research conducted by the Animal Genetics & Breeding Unit (AGBU) has shown that the inclusion of genomic information in Brangus BREEDPLAN improves the predictive ability of EBVs by 12%, on average, clearly demonstrating the benefit of undertaking a genomic testing program in a Brangus seedstock breeding enterprise.
Genomic Testing Your Animals
Ready to collect samples and order genomic testing in your beef enterprise. We have some helpful resources to get you started.
Further Reading
For those wanting to know more, download our Advanced DNA Testing Solutions for Brangus Cattle brochure, or contact us for a free consultation to discuss your breeding goals and to find a genomic solution that meets your needs.
