Trait & Identity Management

Parentage and Traceability

Identity management includes both microsatellites and SNP panels to determine parentage and manage complex pedigrees. In addition, GeneSeek can provide specialized panels for traceability and other food safety related programs.

Parentage and Sire Identification Program for Cattle, Swine, Sheep and Goats.
SeekSire is created for ranches, breeders and breed associations who need to manage their herds' pedigrees in a highly accurate and cost-effective manner. SeekSire can help maintain herd-books, facilitate retrospective genetic improvement, and manage herd performance and quality. Additionally, when all sires and dams used in a herd are known and identified through DNA, it is possible to identify all progeny thereby creating full traceability as well. GeneSeek's newer technology platforms make SeekSire very affordable!

Traceability Program for Beef and Pork.
SeekTrace can address traceability needs across the entire production to consumer pipeline. SeekTrace enables management of the origin, movement and identity of each animal through the entire supply, demand and consumption chain. A powerful set of DNA markers are used to identify a unique sample, and in conjunction with date of processing, facility or premise ID, any animal can be traced with the help of custom informatics solutions. While traceability has been a desirable solution for many years, high DNA testing costs have limited widespread adoption. But now, for the first time, new advances in DNA technology allow us to provide SeekTrace for a fraction of the end value of each animal.

Economically Important Single Gene Traits.
GeneSeek is now offering validated porcine performance trait DNA marker testing utilizing information from seven unique genes that impact:

• Litter Size – Estrogen Receptor  NEW
• Litter Size – Erythropoietin  NEW
• Feed Intake/Conversion
• Weight Gain
• Lean Growth
• Fat Content
• Meat Quality

Additionally, single-gene DNA diagnostic tests are available that can identify carriers of known detrimental alleles.

• Porcine Stress Syndrome (HAL) Genetic Test
• RN (NAPOLE) Genetic Test
• E. coli F4ab/ac Resistance Genetic Test
• Please Use Parentage Submission Form for All SeekSire Testing
  

For more information regarding our agrigenomic products and services please email us.