Animal health and DNA testing

Keep your cows healthy, productive and protected with the latest DNA technology and our animal testing services.

Animal health & DNA testing

GeneMark® Genomics

DNA parentage testing and genomic evaluation in one simple and convenient service to help farmers identify their highest genetic merit animals and improve their herd.
Production Variants

Animals that are DNA tested through our GeneMark DNA parentage service are also screened for production variants that impact dairy cow health and production.
Mastitis Multiplex PCR test

An easy and convenient way to help you manage mastitis on farm
A2/A2 test

Take advantage of the growing international demand for A2/A2 milk by using our tissue test or milk test to identify A2/A2 cows.
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Testing

Protect your herd, your production and your income with our Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) tests.
Johne's disease testing

Identify and manage high-risk cows to minimise the spread of Johne's disease by using our whole herd Johne's disease test.
Milk pregnancy testing

Test for pregnancy just 28 days after mating with our milk pregnancy test.
Staph aureus testing

From August 2025, the Staph. aureus PCR test will be discontinued and replaced with the new Mastitis Multiplex test.
Send samples to LIC

Learn how to collect and send tissue, milk, blood or faecal samples to LIC.
Animal Health and DNA testing forms

Find out which forms to complete when you send animal samples to us for testing.
Diagnostics feedback

Use this form to provide us with feedback about our diagnostic services.
Fonterra Customer-Funded Services

Fonterra’s customers supporting farmers is by providing direct funding for tools and services