AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

Providing Tools for Progress

 You know that genetic advancements are critical to your operation’s long-term success. By leveraging the cutting-edge, Angus genetic database and AGI’s research-backed insights, you can optimize your breeding program and help you and your customers maximize their profitability — both getting better results with less time and effort. 

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Your testing options

AGI® offers a suite of testing options that establish genomically-enhanced EPDs or GE-EPDs, helping you measure the genetic merit of breeding stock. Results can also help determine parentage or test for genetic conditions, giving you key pieces of information to use in the management of your herd.

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Help customers success

As a member of the American Angus Association®, you can offer next-level customer service with GeneMax® Advantage™. This commercial female genomic test provides 22 individual traits and 8 index predictions to help you and your customers make progress on their genetic goals. Use this kit to learn and share about what GeneMax® can do.

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Evolving with technology.

Genomic testing technology has evolved since genomic profile results were first incorporated into Angus EPDs in 2010. The hundreds of thousands of high-density tests submitted by Angus breeders to date have helped improve tools for seedstock herds.

The History of Angus Genomics

Your testing options

To best serve the membership, the Association and AGI are currently only accepting sample collection types in the form of Allflex Tissue Sample Units (TSUs) as well as hair or blood samples on appropriate DNA cards and semen.

Have questions about the approved tools for sample collection and submission?
Contact the AGI customer service team at 816-383-5100.

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Angus GS

This powerful genomic selection tool is for Angus, by Angus.  Angus GS is the largest breed specific product on the market and was built by the Association. This test is offered in partnership with Neogen®. 

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HD50K™

HD50K™ sets the standard for genomically-enhanced prediction tools, providing dependable information for selection and breeding decisions. The test also provides all the necessary information for the Angus National Cattle Evaluation.

Pricing List - Angus GS
  • Neogen® Angus GS℠ (includes Parentage) $37.00
  • Add Genetic Condition Bundle (includes all monitored genetic conditions including AM, NH, CA, OS, DD, M1, D2, and OH plus Coat Color) $18.00
  • Add coat color $5.00
  • Add AM test $8.00
  • Add NH test $8.00
  • Add CA test $8.00
  • Add OS test $8.00
  • Add DD test $10.00
  • Add OH test $8.00
  • Add M1 test $10.00
  • D2 (dwarfism) test $10.00
  • BVD test (hair or TSU only) $4.50
Pricing List - Zoetis® Genomic Testing
  • Zoetis® HD50K(includes Parentage) $37.00
  • Add Genetic Condition Bundle (includes all monitored genetic conditions including AM, NH, CA, OS, DD, M1, D2, and OH plus Coat Color) $18.00
  • Add coat color $5.00
  • Add AM test $8.00
  • Add NH test $8.00
  • Add CA test $8.00
  • Add OS test $8.00
  • Add DD test $10.00
  • Add OH test $8.00
  • Add M1 test $10.00
  • D2 (Dwarfism) test $10.00
  • BVD test (TSU only) $4.50
Pricing List - Other Tests
  • Parentage $18.00
  • Genetic Condition Bundle (includes all monitored genetic conditions including AM, NH, CA, OS, DD, M1, D2, and OH plus Coat Color) $45.00
  • Coat color test $18.00
  • Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) test $22.00
  • Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) test $22.00
  • Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) test $22.00
  • Osteopetrosis (OS) test $22.00
  • Developmental Duplication (DD) test $22.00
  • Myostatin (M1) test $22.00
  • Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH) test $18.00
  • Dwarfism (D2) test $22.00

Genetic Condition Bundle includes all monitored genetic conditions including AM, NH, CA, OS, DD, M1, D2, and OH plus coat color.

Handling Charges

Samples not accompanied by the appropriate DNA test order information upon arrival to the Association office or tissue sampling units (TSU) not properly labeled on the TSU box or not accompanied by an electronic spreadsheet are subject to a $35 handling charge.

A handling fee of $3.00 per sample will be assessed for blood samples submitted in blood tubes and for hair samples not properly affixed to hair cards.

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Selecting tests and companies is an individual decision. AGI reserves the right to upgrade samples that were initially tested to higher density tests to maintain the accuracy of genomic programs. 

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