Simmental Cattle DNA Testing
Pursue genetic gain for your Simmental herd with DNA testing. Use verified DNA results to inform your breeding program.
Understanding Simmental Cattle Genetics
Originating in Switzerland, Simmentals grew to become Europe’s dominant dual purpose beef/milk breed and have spread around the world with herds in North and South America, Africa and Australasia.
Simmental cattle are a productive breed, yielding high quantities of marketable meat per animal, and are highly adaptable to different environments.
As Australia’s only locally-owned and operated livestock genotyping provider, XytoVet provides farmers with valuable genetic insights that can enhance herd productivity, profitability, and sustainability through targeted breeding programs.
Simmental Cattle Genetic Testing Services
Genotyping
XytoVet uses a custom Affymetrix Axiom Bovine Genotyping Array enabling farmers to compare and select for cattle based on key genetic merit, including horn/poll status and numerous genetic conditions.
Parentage Testing
Accurate parentage is critical to rapid genetic gain. XytoVet can use all the SNPs required by the Simmental Society to verify parentage as well as the full standard ISAG panel. You can then use this verified genetic data to make informed breeding decisions that drive genetic gain.
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Discover how DNA analysis can drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for your Simmental herd. Contact our team to learn more about genomic testing.
The Benefits of Genotyping
- Improved Breeding Decisions
- Increased Productivity
- Better Profitability
- Genetic Condition Status
- Efficient Resource Utilisation
- Long-Term Sustainability
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I use genetic testing for my Simmental herd?
Genetic testing provides precise parent verification and valuable DNA insights, helping you make management decisions that increase herd productivity and profitability. XytoVet offers a 50K genomic test for Simmental cattle, verified by International Genetic Solutions (IGS) for genomic evaluation.
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What kinds of genetic conditions are tested for in Simmental cattle?
- Red/Black Coat Colour including Red Charlie
- Horn/Poll
- Myostatin
- BVDV (Pesti)
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Can I use my current Simmental breed society?
Despite being a major contributor of genotypes to Sheep Genetics and DataGene, many Australian cattle societies do not currently allow the only Australian-owned and operated livestock DNA service provider to supply genotypes. You can change this by asking Simmental Australia to accept XytoVet data, which is compatible with, and already validated by Helical, IGS and AGBU.
