Hereford Genomic Testing Process

Genomic testing for Hereford seedstock cattle should be ordered from Herefords Australia (HAL) 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 the online store on the HAL website.
  • Ensure your calves are recorded with HAL. All animals must be calf recorded with HAL 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 Test Request Spreadsheet’. Forms are available for download from the HAL website. On your application form, make sure you complete the TSU barcode, animal ident, sex 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.
  • Email an electronic copy of the application form to registrar@herefordsaustralia.com.au
  • Upon receipt of your request form, HAL staff 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 HAL) and mail a hard copy of the acknowledgement letter, along with your DNA samples to Neogen Australasia, 14 Hume Drive, Bundamba, QLD 4304.
  • The Acknowledgement letter does not need to be mailed to the lab if you are requesting a test from a sample that is already stored at Neogen. Complete the spreadsheet with the sample type as ‘Done’. The paperwork sent from HAL to Neogen will begin the testing process.

  • 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 HAL.
  • Where applicable, genomic profiles will be provided to ABRI for inclusion in the Hereford BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation.

  • Results will be provided to you via email by HAL.
  • Parentage and genetic condition results are usually available within 3-4 weeks.
  • Subject to the Hereford 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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