February 2025
AngusGS
By Angus, for Angus
The value of AngusGS
- A high-density SNP profile – over 75,000 SNPs
- Includes complete parent verification run in-house by PBB DNA
- Increased accuracy in Angus BreedPLAN EBVs
- Enable selection decisions earlier in an animal’s life
- Market your animals with more confidence
- Enhance your herds’ linkages within the reference population
INVEST IN YOUR HERDS FUTURE
Want to learn more?
Check out further details here
Test early!
To prepare for this year’s bull selling season, be sure to submit DNA samples as soon as possible to assist you with the final selection process using genomically enhanced EBVs!
Need DNA kits?
If you need tissue sampling kits (TSUs), the PBB DNA team always have them in stock and available for immediate dispatch. We can also loan you one of our TSU applicators if you’re just getting started (at no cost)!
Hair cards also available
Simply email dna@pbbnz.com to place an order
Changes to BVD testing
Just a reminder that Neogen have discontinued BVD testing on hair samples. BVD testing using TSU/tissue samples will continue as per normal.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Ensure you email an electronic (typed) copy of your completed Neogen DNA application form through to dna@pbbnz.com before sending your samples to PBB.
- Need help sourcing or sharing DNA data? PBB are experts in data transfer. Contact the DNA team – we make it easy!
- Turnaround time within 5-6 weeks
- Genomically enhanced EBVs can be identified by animals displaying “Genomics” under Traits Analysed and featuring the Neogen AngusGS product logo (if SNP testing was conducted through PBB/Neogen).
Order your tags now!
The PBB DNA Team
Megan
Manager of Data & Genetics
Having worked at PBB for a number of years in various roles, Megan oversees everything genetics related. She supports the data and genetics team with all things from order submission, and interpreting results, to genomic evaluations and diagnostic analysing.
Sonya
Customer Engagement Agent
Sonya looks after our customers throughout the DNA submission process. She checks, processes and submits all New Zealand DNA orders going to Neogen and assists with the processing of SPI orders for Australian members. Sonya supports our customers with all general DNA enquires as well as advising on DNA testing requirements to meet breed rules and regulations. Sonya also handles our tag and TSU orders.
Sophie
Genetics Technician
Sophie has taken on the permanent position of Genetics Technician with the DNA team. She runs the parentage analysis for nearly all of the NZ breeds under the PBB umbrella, using the Helical parentage system. She ensures all DNA results are loaded into BREEDPLAN and other relevant systems such as the DNA Portal, as well as looking after DNA data transfer requests – working with third parties including overseas breed Associations and other DNA service providers. Sophie also supports customers with all general DNA enquires, including DNA testing requirements to meet breed rules and regulations.
Genomics
Should you notice your animals not displaying “Genomics” as a Trait Analysed online following SNP testing, please contact your DNA service provider.
Contact Rochelle, PBB’s Genetics Data Analyst, if the animals were tested through Neogen & PBB (alternative service providers must be contacted directly).
Diagnostic reports
Please respond to Rochelle if she contacts you regarding animals that have been identified in the diagnostic report. These animals’ EBVs have not been genomically enhanced (and do not display “Genomics” as a Trait Analysed) so it is important we work together to get these issues resolved!
PBB DNA Team
Megan, Sonya and Sophie
E: dna@pbbnz.com
P: 06 323 4484
W: https://www.pbbnz.com/services/genomics/