Advanced DNA testing solutions for Santa Gertrudis cattle
The Fastest Way to Better Results
Neogen is proud to partner with the Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association to offer comprehensive and cost-effective genomic solutions tailored specifically for Santa Gertrudis 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 Santa Gertrudis breed
- incorporation of genomic profiles into Santa Gertrudis 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 Santa Gertrudis cattle in Australia.
Genomic Testing Options
Neogen Australasia offers comprehensive and cost-effective genomic solutions tailored specifically for seedstock cattle of each breed. Our genomic test bundles simplify decisions about what genomic tests to order, and include all relevant genomic tests for each breed of cattle.
| SeekSire Cattle Parentage |
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| Includes parentage verification |
| GGP TropBeef 50K |
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| Includes genomic profiling (GGP TropBeef 50K), parentage verification and genomically enhanced breeding values* |
| Santa Gertrudis Standard Bundle |
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| Includes genomic profiling (GGP TropBeef 50K), parentage verification, bovine horn/poll, myostatin 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 |
| Tenderness |
| Myostatin |
| 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 Santa Gertrudis cattle includes the genomic profiling of animals with Neogen’s premium, proprietary genotyping platform, GGP TropBeef 50K.
The GeneSeek Genomic Profiler (GGP) TropBeef 50K was developed in partnership with researchers in the USA, Brazil and Australia, and is suitable for a wide range of tropical breeds including Brahman, Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Brangus and Tropical Composites.
This highly optimised 50K SNP panel is comprised of approximately 50,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (or SNPs) that have been optimally selected for Bos indicus and Bos indicus influenced cattle
The GGP TropBeef 50K delivers highly informative markers in tropical cattle for genomic prediction, parentage analysis, and the management of important genetic traits and conditions.
Make Selection Decisions Earlier And With More Confidence
Neogen’s GGP Trop Beef 50K genotyping platform is ideal for incorporation into Santa Gertrudis 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 Santa Gertrudis beef enterprise.
Traits Evaluated
GGP TropBeef 50K genomic profiles are incorporated into the calculation of genomically enhanced breeding values in Santa Gertrudis BREEDPLAN for the following traits.
| Birth | Birth Weight, Gestation Length |
| Growth | 200 Day Growth, 400 Day Weight, 600 Day Weight, Milk |
| Fertility | Scrotal Size, Days to Calving, Percent Normal Sperm |
| Maternal | Mature Cow Weight |
| Carcase | Carcase Weight, Eye Muscle Area, Rib Fat, Rump Fat, Retail Beef Yield, IMF, Shear Force |
| Temperament | Flight Time |
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 Santa Gertrudis BREEDPLAN improves the predictive ability of EBVs, particularly for hard-to-measure traits like Days to Calving, clearly demonstrating the benefit of undertaking a genomic testing program in a Santa Gertrudis 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 Santa Gertrudis Cattle brochure, or contact us for a free consultation to discuss your breeding goals and to find a genomic solution that meets your needs.
