Simply take a small tissue sample from your animals’ ear and send it to our GeneMark laboratory for DNA parentage and genomic evaluation testing. After receiving the sample, we’ll match your animals to dams and sires used for artificial breeding to determine their parentage, following matching your samples will be sent for Genomic Evaluations (GEv).
You can choose to sample none, some or all of your dams, however by sampling all your dams you will have a complete DNA-verified ancestry for your calves. This information can significantly benefit your herd and the dairy sector by increasing the reliability of the progeny’s breeding value, prevents inbreeding, and ensures good record maintenance.Natural mating sires can be sampled for DNA parentage testing but will not receive a GEv.
Click here for more information on how to take a DNA sample
Watch how we process samples for GeneMark Genomics
Getting the results
The following outlines the turnaround times we aim to meet. However, please note that there may occasionally be slight delays. In such cases, we will keep you informed.
GeneMark Genomics Turnaround times
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GeneMark Genomics |
Turnaround time |
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GeneMark Genomics DNA parentage results |
Turnaround time 4 weeks for all samples |
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GeneMark Genomics Parentage & genomic evaluation (GEv) results |
Turnaround time Young stock: 6 weeks |
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GeneMark Genomics Parentage & genomic evaluation (GEv) results |
Turnaround time Dam: 9 weeks |
Additional GeneMark testing options Turnaround times
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Additional GeneMark testing options |
Turnaround time |
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Additional GeneMark testing options BVD Antigen (Ag) testing |
Turnaround time 2-3 working days |
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Additional GeneMark testing options BVD PCR testing |
Turnaround time 5-7 working days |
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Additional GeneMark testing options A2 Only testing |
Turnaround time 3 weeks |
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Additional GeneMark testing options A2 Retrospective testing |
Turnaround time 10 working days |
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Additional GeneMark testing options A2 Milk testing |
Turnaround time 10 working days |
