Devons

The Devon is recognised as one of the oldest British cattle breeds. While official records are scarce, it is believed that Devons arrived in Australia and New Zealand in the early 1800s.

Renowned for producing top-quality beef, Devons perform exceptionally both as purebreds and in crossbreeding programs, adapting to a wide range of climates and management systems. Modern breeding and performance recording have helped identify superior animals, and polled strains are now universally available.

Devons are highly efficient, fertile, and resilient, thriving in challenging conditions and handling diverse management situations.

Genomic Testing for Devon Cattle

We are proud to work with the Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society of Australia to provide affordable, accessible and accurate genomic testing solutions to Devon breeders.

We invest in cutting-edge technologies that empower producers to make breeding decisions that are faster, smarter, and more profitable.

Devon Testing Options

Cattle Parentage Verification

Cattle parentage testing uses DNA analysis to accurately identify the sire and dam of an animal. By comparing genetic markers from calves and potential parents, the test provides a reliable confirmation of pedigree, helping producers to:

Improve breeding accuracy
Preserves the integrity of breeding records
Enables efficient herd management
Identifies underperforming animals, educating culling decisions
Long term genetic improvement within herds

Bovine VERSA 85K

85,000 SNPs of specifically selected Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus content for Australian and New Zealand operations. The Bovine VERSA 85K has been developed to increase accuracies for all breeds of cattle when used in genetic evaluations, translating directly into real value on farm.