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IGENITY® from Merial is the most comprehensive DNA profile of its kind.
IGENITY is more than a list of individual tests. From a single hair sample
you can receive a comprehensive DNA profile of economically important traits.
The comprehensive DNA profile from IGENITY is a cost-effective tool that evaluates
genetic potential for:
- Productive Life — balance production with longer-lasting cows
- Dairy Form — indicative of health problems and calving intervals 1-7
- Milk Production Traits — identify potential for milk, protein and fat production
- Coat Colour — identify red genes in black or red cattle
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Cheese Production — increase cheese-making potential with:
- Kappa Casein
- Beta Casein
- Beta Lactoglobulin
- Genetic Recessives — e.g., BLAD, CVM, DUMPS
Why you should use IGENITY now:
- Many producers are already gathering samples for some form of DNA testing
- With IGENITY, that same sample can be used to profile multiple genetic markers
of economic importance — and provide a wealth of inside information about an animal's genetic potential
- Profiling heifers early in their lives provides a powerful genetic basis for the many breeding,
selection and marketing decisions you'll make throughout their lifetimes
- Using the power of DNA, IGENITY helps you understand and manage the potential for animals to perform
and transmit traits of economic importance to their offspring
IGENITY Profile
Score*
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Milk Yield** (kg)
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Milk Fat** (kg)
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Milk Protein** (kg)
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Dairy Form***
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Productive
Life*** (months)
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Somatic Cell Score (0-9)
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Fertility %
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| 10 |
1175 |
33 |
18 |
-3.4 |
5.5 |
0.35 |
3.3 |
| 9 |
970 |
28 |
16 |
-2.9 |
4.6 |
0.31 |
2.9 |
| 8 |
853 |
24 |
14 |
-2.6 |
4.1 |
0.27 |
2.6 |
| 7 |
731 |
21 |
12 |
-2.2 |
3.5 |
0.23 |
2.2 |
| 6 |
617 |
18 |
10 |
-1.9 |
3.0 |
0.20 |
1.9 |
| 5 |
504 |
14 |
8 |
-1.5 |
2.4 |
0.16 |
1.5 |
| 4 |
387 |
11 |
6 |
-1.2 |
1.9 |
0.12 |
1.2 |
| 3 |
263 |
7 |
4 |
-0.8 |
1.3 |
0.09 |
0.8 |
| 2 |
150 |
4 |
3 |
-0.5 |
1.7 |
0.05 |
0.5 |
| 1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
* Difference calculated based on IGENITY profile score of 1.
** Production in pounds per lactation.
*** Combine for enhanced longevity prediction tool.
1 Dechow, et al. 2004. JDS 87:3534-3541.
2 Weigel, et al. 1998. JDS 81:2040-2044.
3 Dechow, et al. 2004. JDS 87:3526-3533.
4 Hansen, et al. 2002. JDS 85:445-452.
5 Lassen, et al. 2003. JDS 86:3730-3735.
6 Rogers, et al. 1999. JDS 82:1331-1338.
7 Tsuruta, et al. 2005. JDS 88:1156-1165.
For further information about the IGENITY Profiling service please call 0845 603 8895
or alternatively email igenity@cscuk.co.uk.
To order an IGENITY Profiling kit, please click here
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