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PBB Update Megan Ellett | Manager Data & Genetics

Quick Tips For Getting The Best From

Your DNA Testing.

DNA sampling is a vital tool for stud breeders. • For PBB/Neogen to be able to complete parentage/
PV (sire and/or dam verification), parents MUST
Here’s some quick reminders about how to get the best have a compatible SNP profile available to use in
out of your SNP DNA results. the PV analysis (microsatellite/MiP profiles are not
compatible). PBB can assist breeders with arranging/
• Hair or semen samples are accepted by Neogen, wet sourcing parent genotypes where needed.
TSU/tissue is preferred. DNA samples can be taken
at birth; however, you can take them when ever. • PBB can source existing hair samples from Massey for
For example, you may need to meet DNA testing SNP testing if needed for $10+GST (including the cost
requirements for a sale animal. of hair card + splitting fee). Your one-stop-shop for

• A completed Neogen DNA form must accompany all • Young calves can be BVD tested using a TSU/
samples. Available to download from both the NZH tissue sample – there is no minimum age, however Standard bundle
and PBB websites. samples should be submitted ASAP following sample Genetic testing includes
collection, to ensure the accuracy of results. Polled
• Complete the spreadsheet form electronically (save
a copy of the form to your computer and type in the Get in touch with the PBB DNA team, Megan, Charlotte gene test
details), print a hard copy to mail with your samples and Sonya if you have any questions about your DNA
and email the electronic copy to dna@pbbnz.com This requirements.
improves the efficiency and accuracy when processing
orders, as the order details can be imported direct into Ph 06 323 4484 or email dna@pbbnz.com
the Neogen ordering system from the emailed form.
Hereford Bundle Hereford Bundle
(required for all sires born after 2019 + BVD
used for joining and for male transfers)

$54+GST $61.50+GST

Includes: Includes:
Seminars - Workshops - Competitions
100K SNP profile BVD
Parentage 100K SNP profile
Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD Parentage
Horn/poll test Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD
Development Forum 2022
Tenderness test Horn/poll test
(explanation will be sent with results) Tenderness test
(explanation will be sent with results)
Everyone aged 10 - 25 welcome
Save the Date
Will provide Genomic Evaluation Will provide Genomic Evaluation
Special leadership workshop for Ages 18 and
22 - 24 April Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data
over.
Processing time approx. 5 weeks Processing time approx. 5 weeks
Contact Becs youth@herefords.co.nz or 027 227 8056
Lower North Island
PBB is the New Zealand distributor for Neogen Australasia.
Registrations Open December 2021, watch this space for more info!
Visit www.pbbnz.com/dna_testing.php to download order form Australasia

Join NZ Hereford Youth now and and become part of PBB & Neogen prefer Allflex wet TSUs. The easy DNA sampling method which is
reliable, easy to transport, user friendly and easy to process in the Lab.
our awesome Hereford Youth Network.

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