Brangus Genomic Testing Process

Genomic testing for Brangus seedstock cattle should be ordered from the Australian Brangus Cattle Association (ABCA) using the process below:

  • Contact the relevant Neogen Australasia Territory Manager to identify the genomic testing that best fits the needs of your breeding program.
  • Purchase your TSU applicator and TSUs from Neogen Australasia.
  • Ensure your calves are recorded with the Australian Brangus Cattle Association. All animals must be calf recorded with the ABCA prior to genomic testing.

  • Collect DNA samples from your animals. For a simple, step-by-step guide, click here.
  • TSUs are the most common form of DNA sample, however tail hairs or semen straws can also be submitted for testing.

  • Complete the Excel based DNA Request Form . Forms are available for download from the ABCA website. On your request form, make sure you complete the animal ident and the test required, and if parentage verification is required, the idents of the possible sire/s and dam/s. If sires and dams are not nominated, parentage verification will not be conducted.
  • Upon receipt of your request form, ABCA will load your order into their computer system, submit it to Neogen for processing, and email you an acknowledgement letter.

Print the acknowledgement letter (emailed from ABCA) and mail a hard copy of the acknowledgement letter, along with your DNA samples to the Neogen Australasia, 14 Hume Drive, Bundamba, QLD 4304.

  • Genotyping of your samples will be undertaken, any subsequent analysis of the genomic profiles conducted (e.g. parentage verification), and results (e.g. genomic profiles, parentage and genetic condition results) will be returned to ABCA.
  • Where applicable, genomic profiles will be provided to ABRI for inclusion in the Brangus BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation.

  • Results will be provided to you via email by ABCA.
  • Parentage and genetic condition results are usually available within 3-4 weeks.
  • Subject to the Brangus BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation schedule, genomically enhanced EBVs are usually available within 6-8 weeks.

More specific information about the ordering process contact Neogen Australasia on 07 3736 2134, or naa-lab@neogen.com.

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