Genomic Testing in Cattle
Genomic testing is a DNA test that verifies the genetic merit and performance of cattle. The genomic profiles developed by Neogen allow cattle producers to make strategic decisions and effectively select the cattle that fit their operation’s goals.
- Provides tangible results to differentiate the value of cattle and improve each generation
- Easily eliminate uncertainty and reduce risk by identifying the genetic potential for their most valuable traits, from calving ease to hot carcass weight
Taking a sample is as easy as tagging a calf. Learn more about how to take a TSU or other sample options.
Cow Calf Production
Igenity® Beef is the first genomic profile designed for crossbred commercial cattle. This tool utilizes DNA to predict genetic merit in both heifers and steers, providing an additional heifer selection tool to cattle producers.
- Provides 17 maternal, performance, and carcass traits, along with parentage
Additional tests:
- Envigor™
- Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF)
Feedlot Management
- Objectively and consistently manage feedlot pens to meet your end goals
- Predict performance, quality, and economic endpoints for cattle feeders
- Accurately sort based on genetic predisposition for growth and yield grade based on the Igenity Terminal Index
- The Days on Feed (DOF) Index helps feedlot operators group cattle according to their optimal days on feed to increase profitability
Seedstock Selection
Neogen is proud to work with purebred cattle associations, researchers, and producers alike. Our GGP product line is designed to support the advancement of purebred cattle genomics.
Did you know Neogen is the service lab for the following breed associations?
Breed Associations
- American Aberdeen Association
- American Akaushi Association
- American Black Hereford Association
- American Brahman Breeders Association
- American Chianina Association
- American Gelbvieh Association
- American Hereford Association
- American International Charolais Association
- American Maine-Anjou Association
- American Salers Association
- American Shorthorn Association
- American Simmental Association
- American Tarentaise Association
- American Wagyu Association
- Angus Genetics, Inc.
- Beefmaster Breeders United
- Braunvieh Association
- Canadian Angus Association
- Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association
- Canadian Charolais Association
- Canadian Gelbvieh Association
- Canadian Hereford Association
- Canadian Limousin Association
- Canadian Maine-Anjou Association
- Canadian Shorthorn Association
- Canadian Simmental Association
- Canadian Speckle Park Association
- International Brangus Breeders Association
- Method Genetics, LLC
- North American Limousin Foundation
- North American Piedmontese Association
- North American South Devon Association
- Piedmontese Association of the US
- Red Angus Association of America
- Salers Association of Canada
- Santa Gertrudis Breeders International
- Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
- United Braford Breeders
- World Black Hereford Association