Genomic Testing in Cattle
Confidently select better replacements through genomic testing, which is accomplished through a simple DNA test for cattle that verifies cattle genetics’ merit and performance. Our genomic profiles allow cattle producers to make strategic decisions and effectively select cattle that fit their operation’s goals. Taking a sample is as easy as tagging a calf.
From seedstock and cow-calf to the feedlot sector, the industry can advance cattle genetics through genomic testing, helping to:
- Drive measurable genetic progress and increase cattle value
- Reduce losses and drive profit potential
- Increase confidence with insights into key profit-driving traits
Cow Calf Production
Select better replacements, manage bovine respiratory disease (BRD) risk, advance sustainability and more for your commercial herd. Igenity® Beef is an industry-leading DNA test for cattle. Providing 1 to 10 scores for 18 traits, and 8 decision indexes, Igenity Beef provides insight into key maternal, health, performance, and carcass characteristics.
Now featuring a BRD score, Igenity Beef helps identify animals with up to 46.35% greater genetic resistance to BRD, enabling smarter, more profitable replacement decisions.
- Provides 18 maternal, performance, and carcass traits, and 8 decision indexes
- Includes BreedSeek®, Envigor®, Igenity® Branded Tiers, the Days on Feed Index and parentage verification
Additional Tests
- Ignenity BCHF
- GGP Beef uLD
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 stands as the global benchmark in genomic prediction, imputation, breed specific resolution, and long term evaluation alignment. GGP is designed to support the advancement of purebred cattle genomics. For purpose-built genomic solutions that deliver the accuracy and progress that generic multibreed arrays can’t, look to GGP.
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