Genomics
Genomic testing analyses an animal’s DNA from a sample such as ear tissue or a tail hair, to predict future performance. Genomic Australian Breeding Values and indices predict future performance under Australian conditions.
Heifers can be tested as young calves, so farmers can make early decisions about their future in their herd. Samples are easy to collect and can be taken at the same time as routine husbandry procedures such as ear tagging or disbudding.
Genomic testing is available for Holstein, Jersey and Holstein-Jersey crossbred cattle.
Resources
Young stock data focus helps boost BPI
Rushton family
Region: Northern Victoria
Genetic gains underpinned by industry breeding tools
Cochrane family
Region: Northern Victoria
Benefits stack-up for genomic testing
Andrew Delaney and Jacqui Cornelissen
Region: South-West Victoria
Genomic analysis guides breeding decisions
Luke Davison and Victoria Burleigh
Region: South-West Victoria
Tools guide breeding and retention moves in Western Australia
Rodney and Nicole May
Region: Western Australia
Using science to confirm heifer retention decisions
Hayley Hutt
Region: Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Western Victorian dairy farmer Xavier Parkinson demonstrates how to take a genomic sample
How to take a genomic sample.
Genomics and the business of breeding (Sam McCluggage)
Genomics at a Glance webinar.
Breeding Briefs: webinar series – Female Genomics