Holstein Australia is pleased to be able to facilitate Genomic Testing for Holstein cows and bulls. There are two test types:

• Scan Test (7K SNP)
  This is the low density SNP panel which can be used to screen animals and has a slightly lower reliability than the higher density test.
• Standard Test (50K SNP)
  This is a higher density SNP panel which gives a higher reliability.

Breeding Values

Australian breeding values, ABV(g)s, are supplied for each sample. For cows, farmers can also choose to receive genomic breeding values from overseas to give them additional information about their animals.

• Canadian genomic breeding values (GLPI)
• US genomic breeding values (TPI(g))

Please note that at this stage two samples and two tests may be required to get BOTH a US and a Canadian result.

Introductory Pricing

For each of the respective options:

* Prices are GST excluded

Process and Timing

Members wishing to receive genomic breeding values will be required to supply Holstein Australia with:

• the Herdbook and National IDs of animals to be tested
• Hair sample of the animals to be tested
• Test required: Scan Test (7K SNP) or Standard Test (50K) SNP)
• Foreign genomic breeding values required: GLPI or TPI(g)