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PBB Update Harry Faas | PBB Manager

A quick guide to the SNP testing

process - PBB make it easy!

DNA sampling is a vital tool for stud breeders. • For PBB/Neogen to be able to complete parentage/
Here’s some quick reminders about how to get PV (sire and/or dam verification), parents MUST have
the best out of your DNA results. a compatible SNP profile available to use in the PV
analysis (microsatellite/MiP profiles not compatible).
• Hair or semen samples are accepted by Neogen, wet PBB can assist breeders with arranging/sourcing
TSU/tissue is preferred. DNA samples can be taken parent genotypes where needed.
at birth; however, you can take them when ever.
For example, you may need to meet DNA testing • PBB can source existing hair samples from Massey for
requirements for a sale animal. SNP testing if needed for $10+GST (including the cost
of hair card + splitting fee). Your one-stop-shop for
• A completed Neogen DNA form must accompany all
samples. Download from https://www.pbbnz.com/ • Alternatively, breeders can submit new samples for Standard bundle
services/genomics/beef-process/ expected parents to be tested with the calves. That Genetic testing includes
way the parent profiles will automatically be loaded
• Complete the spreadsheet form electronically (save into PBBs parentage system along with the calf Polled
a copy of the form to your computer and type in the profiles, ready for parentage to be completed. gene test
details), print a hard copy to mail with your samples
and email the electronic copy to dna@pbbnz.com. This • Young calves can be BVD tested using a TSU/tissue
improves the efficiency and accuracy when processing sample – there is no minimum age, however samples
orders, as the order details can be imported direct into must be submitted ASAP following sample collection.
the Neogen ordering system from the emailed form.
For large orders where animals are already registered Hereford Bundle Hereford Bundle
with your Society, please contact the DNA team as Get in touch with the PBB DNA team if you have any (required for all sires born after 2019 + BVD
we can assist you with extracting animal details to questions about your DNA requirements. used for joining and for male transfers)
speed up the order form process! Fees may apply if the Ph 06 323 4484 or email dna@pbbnz.com
correct form/data is not supplied to PBB.
$54+GST $61.50+GST

Includes: Includes:
The 100K SNP profile 100K SNP profile
BVD
Parentage
Process Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD
Parentage
Horn/poll test
Tenderness test Horn/poll test
(explanation will be sent with results) Tenderness test
(explanation will be sent with results)

Will provide Genomic Evaluation Will provide Genomic Evaluation

Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data
Processing time approx. 7 weeks Processing time approx. 7 weeks

PBB is the New Zealand distributor for Neogen Australasia.
Visit www.pbbnz.com/dna_testing.php to download order form Australasia

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.

14 | NZ Herefords Newsletter. June, 2022 Hooked on Herefords
phone: 06 323 4484 email: dna@pbbnz.com www.pbbnz.com