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PBB Update Harry Faas | PBB Manager

DNA and Tags start for the New Year

PBB has had a busy start to the year making sure we will On a more positive note, PBB have hired a new
deliver on our strategic priorities which are: person that will be on the road expanding our business
and meeting with existing customers. Her name is Ella
1. PBB will deliver efficient, relevant, reliable, responsive Holland and she previously worked from Farmers Weekly
services. and NeXtgen Agri. We’re looking forward to Ella starting
2. PBB will be a service company working in partnership mid-February to attract commercial beef breeders. Our
or collaboration with third parties. target market are the commercial breeders that value
3. PBB will establish a sustainable business model. genetic information and purchase bulls from breed society
members. Our Igenity commercial evaluation will enable
First of all, our operations don’t really change during the bull buyer to genetically test their breeding females to
the red traffic light system. Our policy is to follow the assist in the decision making. This commercial evaluation
advice from the Ministry of Health. All staff are in the has been developed in collaboration with our partner Your one-stop-shop for
office but will work from home if they are not feeling Neogen. This new technology is the next step for PBB to
100%. If the symptoms are similar to Covid-19, they will expand its market share which will ultimately benefit our Standard bundle
self-isolate and get a test. Our suppliers have indicated breed society members. Genetic testing includes
that there might be some delays due to Covid related Polled
isolations. It is hard to say at this stage, but please contact From all of us at PBB, stay healthy, stay safe and we hope
PBB staff if you have any further questions. We recommend to catch you soon at one of the upcoming bull sales. gene test
to add 1 or 2 weeks to our original turn-around times
when it comes to tags & DNA testing. Ph 06 323 4484 or email dna@pbbnz.com

Hereford Bundle Hereford Bundle

Consider DNA testing your sale bulls now! used for joining and for male transfers) + BVD
(required for all sires born after 2019

It's that time again when you need to think about DNA improves the efficiency and accuracy when processing $54+GST $61.50+GST
testing your sale bulls, including National Seedstock Sale orders, as the order details can be imported direct into
bulls. Have a read of this article for compelling reasons to the Neogen ordering system from the emailed form. Includes: Includes:
test early and an easy reference timeline. For large orders where animals are already registered 100K SNP profile BVD
with your Society, please contact the DNA team as we Parentage 100K SNP profile
A sale catalogue preparation timeline can assist you with extracting animal details to speed Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD Parentage
No Crime in Submitting Data Ahead of Time up the order form process! Fees may apply if the Horn/poll test Genetic conditions: Hypo/IE/Dil/MSUD
correct form/data is not supplied to PBB. Tenderness test Horn/poll test
A quick and easy guide to the SNP testing process • For PBB/Neogen to be able to complete parentage/ (explanation will be sent with results) Tenderness test
PV (sire and/or dam verification), parents MUST have
DNA sampling is a vital tool for stud breeders. a compatible SNP profile available to use in the PV (explanation will be sent with results)
analysis (microsatellite/MiP profiles not compatible). Will provide Genomic Evaluation Will provide Genomic Evaluation
Here’s some quick reminders about how to get the best PBB can assist breeders with arranging/sourcing
out of your DNA results… parent genotypes where needed. Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data Genomic test will add to BREEDPLAN data
• PBB can source existing hair samples from Massey for Processing time approx. 7 weeks Processing time approx. 7 weeks
• Hair or semen samples are accepted by Neogen, wet SNP testing if needed for $10+GST (including the cost
TSU/tissue is preferred. DNA samples can be taken of hair card + splitting fee).
at birth; however, you can take them when ever. • Young calves can be BVD tested using a TSU/
For example, you may need to meet DNA testing tissue sample – there is no minimum age, however PBB is the New Zealand distributor for Neogen Australasia.
requirements for a sale animal. samples must be submitted ASAP following sample
• A completed Neogen DNA form must accompany all collection. Visit www.pbbnz.com/dna_testing.php to download order form Australasia
samples. Click here to download.
• Complete the spreadsheet form electronically (save Get in touch with the PBB DNA team if you have any PBB & Neogen prefer Allflex wet TSUs. The easy DNA sampling method which is
a copy of the form to your computer and type in the questions about your DNA requirements.
details), print a hard copy to mail with your samples Ph 06 323 4484 and ask for one of the DNA team or reliable, easy to transport, user friendly and easy to process in the Lab.
and email the electronic copy to dna@pbbnz.com This email dna@pbbnz.com

10 | NZ Herefords Newsletter. February, 2022 Hooked on Herefords
phone: 06 323 4484 email: dna@pbbnz.com www.pbbnz.com