Before ordering Angus SteerSELECT tests, you should:
- Determine when results will be required by, noting that there is a 6–8-week turnaround time from when samples are received.
- Ensure that you are a current, financial member of Angus Australia and have nominated that you wish to utilize Angus Australia’s genetic evaluation services.
Membership application forms are available from the Angus Australia website, or by contacting staff at Angus Australia on +61 2 6773 4600.
- Obtain an Angus SteerSELECT Order Form. Order forms can be downloaded from the Angus Australia website.
- Obtain DNA sample collection kits from either Angus Australia, Zoetis Animal Genetics or Neogen Australasia.
DNA samples can be provided as either tail hair, or tissue using the Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU) technology.
- Ensure that a DNA profile is recorded with Angus Australia for the sires of any steers for which you wish to obtain DNA sire verification.
Please note, the above relates to the ordering of Angus SteerSELECT through Angus Australia. Angus SteerSELECT is also available via Zoetis and Neogen.