FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For
more information contact:
Bill
Bowman, chief operating officer and Angus Genetics Inc. president, at
816-383-5100 or bbowman@angus.org; or
Dr.
Stewart Bauck, GeneSeek
beef cattle genomics director, at 402-435-0665 or sbauck@neogen.com
New
Opportunities in Beef Cattle Genomic Testing
Angus
Genetics Inc. and Neogen Corporation release the GeneSeek
Angus GGP-HD test.
Angus
Genetics Inc. (AGI) and GeneSeek®, a Neogen Corporation subsidiary headquartered in Lincoln,
Neb., are pleased to announce that the new GeneSeek
Angus GGP-HD test is now available to Angus breeders. Results from this
advanced test will be incorporated into Angus genomic-enhanced expected progeny
differences (GE-EPDs), which are available on a weekly basis through the American
Angus Association® National Cattle Evaluation.
“High
density DNA tests are of great benefit to Angus breeders seeking to improve
their herds through genomic-enhanced EPDs,” says Bill Bowman, Association chief
operating officer and AGI president. “These EPDs incorporate all known sources
of information including pedigree, performance records and genomic results. The
new test provides genetic selection tools for breeders all sizes and expands
the options for those already using DNA technology.”
The
GeneSeek Angus GGP-HD test, or GeneSeek
Genomic Profiler, replaces the well-known Igenity® Profile for Angus
test and is priced at $75. The custom, high-density GeneSeek
Genomic Profiler features a new design with single nucleotide polymorphisms
(SNP) content selectively chosen from studies on thousands of animals.
Bowman
emphasizes that a key goal with the GeneSeek Angus
GGP-HD test is to provide an additional option for Angus breeders interested in
genomic-enhanced EPDs, while offering a cost-effective way to include
additional tests, as well. The test includes parentage at no extra charge, and specialty
add-on tests will be available for a number of genetic conditions for as little
as $8 per test.
AGI
has been collaborating with Igenity since 2009 to
provide the beef industry with Angus-specific genomic-enhanced EPDs. GeneSeek, a subsidiary of Neogen,
acquired the Igenity bioinformatics system in 2012. Since
that time, AGI has continued to foster the research and implementation strategy
with GeneSeek to continue to bring high-quality
genomic tests into the weekly EPD updates used by Angus breeders and their customers.
“The
technology we provide at GeneSeek allows us to
deliver a high-density genomic test with quality lab procedures at an
attractive price,” says Stewart Bauck, GeneSeek beef genomics director. “We value our relationship
with AGI and members of the American Angus Association, and see the GGP-HD as
an exciting next step in the evolution of genomic technology.”
Neogen Corporation
Neogen
Corporation develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety.
The company’s Food Safety Division markets dehydrated culture media, and
diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, food
allergens, drug residues, plant diseases and sanitation concerns. Neogen’s Animal Safety Division is a leader in the
development of animal genomics, along with the manufacturing and distribution
of a variety of animal healthcare products, including diagnostics,
pharmaceuticals, veterinary instruments, wound care and disinfectants. For more
information, please visit www.neogen.com.
To
learn more about AGI’s genetic evaluation process and options, visit
the website
or access AAA Login.
Angus Genetics
Inc.
Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) is a division
of the American Angus Association, with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo.,
which offers services to the more than 30,000 members of the American Angus
Association and thousands of commercial cattle producers using Angus genetics
across the United States. For more information about AGI or other Association
programs, visit www.angus.org or call (816)
383-5100.
®Igenity and GeneSeek
are registered trademarks of Neogen Corporation.
®Angus Genetics Inc. is a registered trademark
of Angus Genetics Inc.
®American Angus Association is a registered
trademark of the American Angus Association.
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