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
Genomic service providers
Predicting heifer performance with genomic testing
Genomics for crossbreds
Genomic testing natural sires
Interpreting heifer genomic results
Your female ABV(g) report
Red Breed Genomics
Genomic Testing Calves - using Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs) standard operating procedure
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
Reliable information empowers decision making
Coates family
Region: Western Victoria
Scientific data aids in making better decisions earlier
Conheady family
Region: Western Victoria
Extra information aids business progression
Dale and Karen Angus
Region: South-West Victoria
Genomics provides solutions for on-farm challenges
Roderick family
Region: Queensland
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