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Australian Shorthorn Genomic Testing
Genetic Conditions
We offer a comprehensive range of genetic tests to help manage inherited conditions in both seedstock and commercial beef operations.
Depending on the trait or condition of interest, testing can be ordered as a standalone service or combined with one of our breed-specific genomic test bundles. Our genetic testing services provide insights into traits and conditions affecting your herd, allowing you to make more informed breeding decisions. This will help:
- reduce the risk of inherited diseases or genetic abnormalities
- improve fertility, growth, and overall herd performance
- enhance the health, welfare, and longevity of your animals, and
- support the selection of replacement stock with confidence.
By integrating genetic testing into your herd management, you gain data-driven insights that improve herd productivity, protect animal welfare, and support long-term breeding goals.
Breeds and Tests
Beef Cattle Health Traits:
Contractual Arachnodactyly (CA)
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
Developmental Duplication (DD)
Osteopetrosis (OS)
Myostatin
Hypotrichosis (HY)
Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)
Alpha-Mannosidosis (MA)
Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH)
Pompes E7, E18 & E13
Chediak Higashi Syndrome (CHS)
Factor XI deficiency (F11)
Isoleucyl-tRNA Synthetase Disorder (IARS)
Spherocytosis (B3)
Claudin 16 Deficiency (CL16)
Stearoyl Coa Desaturase (SCD)
Delayed Blindness
Bulldog Dwarfism BD1
Progressive Ataxia BPA
Calpain & Calpastatin
Bovine Hereditary Zinc Deficiency
Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Braunvieh Haplotype 2
Cardiomyopathy and Woolly Hair Syndrome
Congenital Muscular Dystonia 1 & 2
Congenital Myoclonus
Crooked Tail Syndrome delAG
Deficiency of Uridine Monophosphate Synthase (DUMPS)
Fleckvieh Haplotype 4 (embryonic loss)
Myophosphorylase
Idiopathic Male subfertility
Mulefoot G1199S
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
Neuropathic hydrocephalus
Paunch Calf Syndrome
Perinatal weak calf syndrome
Protoporphyria Retinitis Pigmentosa
Thrombopathia
Tibial Hemimelia Improver
Phenotypic traits:
Poll/Horn
Black & Red Coat Colour
Coat Colour Dilutor PMEL17_1835C_A
Coat Colour Dilutor PMEL17_delTTC
Silver Char Dilutor PMEL17_64G_A
White Heifer Disease
Breed Specific Testing:
For a list of breed specific conditions, traits and services, please visit the relevant breed page.
