DNA
SAMPLE DNA Genetic Testing Form
Find video instructions here. Please be aware that all animals must be registered OR recorded to be DNA tested. DNA submissions sent to the office versus directly to the lab (Neogen) have an additional fee. All Shorthorn samples must be tested at the Neogen. Only results received from Neogen will be entered into the registry.
DNA Testing Options
Important Information – The DNA Testing Submission Form must be completely filled out when it is sent to the ASA office. Be sure to include tattoo, Reg #, sex, DOB, Sire Reg #, and Dam Reg # on each animal you are submitting for testing. Forms that are incomplete are subject to an additional processing fee. – A $5/sample fee will be charged to all hair and semen samples. Neogen has implemented this fee due to increased processing and a higher percentage of retesting with hair samples. – Neogen recommends using tissue samples as their preferred method of genetic testing. Tissue samples are preferred due to their ease of sampling, longer storage life, and quicker turnaround time. Tissue samples are taken using an Allflex applicator tool to remove a sample from the animal’s ear into a small tube for storing the sample. If you are interested in using tissue sampling, contact Neogen to order your applicator tool and sample collection units. – If you have any questions regarding DNA testing, please contact the ASA office.
Available Tests
GGP 100K with TH, PHA, DS: $85 This testing for AI Sire/Donor Dam requirements includes parent verification, a GGP 100K DNA profile, and testing for known genetic conditions (TH, PHA, DS). Selecting animals for this test will allow them to have genomically-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs).
GGP 100K: $55 This (100K) testing panel includes parentage markers. Animals with the 100K profile will also receive genomically-enhanced EPD’s (GE-EPDs). This testing is required for all Natural Service Sires born 1/1/2022 and after.
100K Add-ons:
Myostatin + Horn/Poll Add-on Package: $35 This price is only when run in junction with the 100K test.
A2: $29 Milk test which can result in A1/A1, A1/A2, A2/A2 milk. Only available as an add-on to 100K- cannot run test as standalone.
Testing for genetic conditions and stand-alone products can be ordered independently of GGP products. However, animals tested for genetic conditions without a genomic profile will NOT have GE-EPDs available. All genetic condition and parentage tests (both bundle and stand-alone) are automatically loaded into the Digital Beef registry if the test is run through Neogen.
TH, PHA, DS Bundle: $50
Parentage Markers: $35
Tibial Hemimelia (TH): $29
Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PHA): $29
Digital Subluxation (DS): $29
Mystatin: $29
Horn/Poll: $29