Better Breeding Decisions
XytoVet is an entirely Australian-owned and operated business providing Australian and New Zealand farmers with comprehensive livestock DNA analysis services.
We prioritise our clients, and you can depend on us for friendly advice and quick turnaround times. We’re not just a voice on the end of the phone, although you can trust us to always pick up. Our team will always go above and beyond to give you the highest level of customer service. We’ll walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have along the way.
No matter how big or small your flock is, we can deliver flexible solutions to suit your needs. We want to provide you with accurate and timely data so you can make the right breeding and management decisions for your business.
Contact us to find out how our genotyping services can help improve your herd or flock.
Genotyping Services
Genetic testing is not just for stud breeders. Regardless of whether you run sheep, beef, or dairy cattle, testing your commercial livestock allows you to make better decisions based on data to complement those intuitive and visual assessments.
About Us
The team at XytoVet has more than a combined 70 years of experience in DNA analysis and is equipped to meet the testing requirements of independent farmers, corporate clients, and consultants alike. We are the only independent Australian-owned and operated laboratory focused on the needs of local farmers, and have the technical resources to provide a fast and reliable turnaround of your samples.
Our mission is to provide high-quality genotyping analysis and pathogen detection to our clients by working closely with farmers, breeders and veterinarians across Australia and New Zealand. Our NATA accredited laboratory facility is fully equipped with state-of-the-art robotic technology, performing a full range of animal health diagnostics and genetic analyses.
We are:
- Australian owned and operated – all of our work is performed at our NATA accredited laboratory facility in Perth Western Australia.
- Our Client Services team operates during business hours across the whole of Australia.
- Many of our staff are from agricultural backgrounds. We understand daily life on the land and empathise with the challenges you’re facing.
- Dedicated to providing quality personal service to our clients.
- We are agile enough to be flexible with our solutions and integrate them into your business model.
- Experts in genetics who want to share our knowledge; we’re here to help you through the process and keep you informed.
Latest News
19 May 2026
Try our Pen Card Builder on XytoSelect
With ram sales approaching, now is a great time to try the new Pen Card Builder on XytoSelect. Simply upload a file containing your animals’ SGIDs and the tool will automatically pull data directly from Sheep Genetics, helping you create professional pen cards quickly and efficiently.
You can also customise the look and layout of your cards to suit your stud or sale branding.
We’re continually improving tools like this to better support our clients, so if you have ideas or feedback on how we can make the Pen Card Builder even better, we’d love to hear from you.
12 May 2026
Stillbirth ABVs now available for dairy cattle
DataGene has introduced two new Stillbirth Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) designed to help dairy producers reduce calf losses caused by stillbirths; the leading cause of death in Australian dairy calves. Available across all dairy breeds, the new Sire Stillbirth and Maternal Stillbirth ABVs provide a genetic tool to identify animals with a lower risk of stillbirth and support long-term herd improvement.
Research has shown there is sufficient genetic variation within breeds to make meaningful progress through selection, with farmers encouraged to choose animals with Stillbirth ABVs below zero. The new ABVs are now available through the Good Bulls App, DataVat and genomic heifer results.
Find out more from DataGene or contact XytoVet to discuss your dairy genotyping needs.
7 April 2026
Combined LAMBPLAN enhancements
Sheep Genetics has introduced Tier Two Lambing Ease enhancements to the Combined LAMBPLAN analysis, delivering more accurate ASBVs for lambing ease and gestation length. The updated five-trait model separates singles and multiples while incorporating additional birth and gestation data to help breeders make more informed selection decisions for improved lambing outcomes, welfare and productivity.
The release of the reproduction breeding values and an update of the weight module is scheduled for the 1st of June 2026.
Contact XytoVet or Sheep Genetics to find out more.
