Santa Gertrudis Genomic Testing Process

Genomic testing for Santa Gertrudis seedstock cattle should be ordered 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.
  • Check whether your animals are recorded with the SGBAA. Recording animals with the SGBAA prior to genomic testing is recommended. Genomic testing can still be ordered for animals that have not yet been recorded, but in this circumstance, the registration number that will be assigned to the animal when it is registered needs to be specified when ordering 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 on request by contacting either the SGBAA or the Neogen office. On your request form, make sure you complete the animal’s registration number and the test required, and if parentage verification is required, the registration number of the possible sire/s and dam/s. If sires and dams are not nominated, parentage verification will not be conducted.
  • Print and mail a hard copy of the application form, along with your DNA samples to 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 SGBAA.
  • Where applicable, genomic profiles will be provided to ABRI for inclusion in the Santa Gertrudis BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation.

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