Advanced DNA testing solutions for Charolais cattle
The Fastest Way to Better Results
Neogen is proud to partner with the Charolais Society of Australia to offer comprehensive and cost-effective genomic solutions tailored specifically for Charolais seedstock cattle in Australia.
Our comprehensive range of genomic tests, ordered through the Charolais Society of Australia, include:
- genomic profiling
- parentage assignment
- screening for genetic conditions and traits of relevance to the Charolais breed
- incorporation of genomic profiles into Charolais 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 Charolais cattle in Australia.
Genomic Testing Options
| Genomic Test Bundles |
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| Standard Bundle Includes genomic profiling (GGP Bovine 100K), parentage verification, bovine horn/poll, Myophosphorylase deficiency (MYO) and Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA) |
| Standalone Tests (Can be ordered as standalone testing i.e. not in association with one of the genomic test bundles) |
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| Bovine Horn/Poll |
| Myostatin (MSTN) |
| Tenderness (TEND) |
| Myophosphorylase deficiency (MYO) |
| Coat Colour (Black/Red) |
| Standalone Parentage Verification |
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| SeekSire Cattle Parentage (543 SNPs) – Can be ordered as standalone testing. Includes genomic profiling (SeekSire) and parentage verification only. |
| Add-on BVDV (PI) Testing |
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| Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) – Includes screening for animals persistently infected (PI) with BVDV. TSU samples only. Must be requested in association with another test. |
Genomic Profiling with a Difference
Rather than utilising generic genotyping platforms, Neogen’s genomic test offering for Charolais cattle includes the genomic profiling of animals with Neogen’s premium, proprietary genotyping array, GGP Bovine 100K.
The GeneSeek Genomic Profiler (GGP) Bovine 100K genotyping array 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 array is ideal for incorporation into Charolais 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 Charolais beef enterprise.
Traits Evaluated
GGP Bovine 100K genomic profiles are incorporated into the calculation of genomically enhanced breeding values in Charolais BREEDPLAN for the following traits.
| Birth | Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Daughters, Birth Weight, Gestation Length |
| Growth | 200 Day Growth, 400 Day Weight, 600 Day Weight, Milk |
| Fertility | Scrotal Size, Days to Calving |
| Maternal | Mature Cow Weight |
| Carcase | Carcase Weight, Eye Muscle Area, Rib Fat, Rump Fat, Retail Beef Yield, IMF |
Further Reading
For those wanting to know more, download our Advanced DNA Testing Solutions for Charolais Cattle brochure, or contact us for a free consultation to discuss your breeding goals and to find a genomic solution that meets your needs.
