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<blockquote data-quote="cbcr" data-source="post: 1452913" data-attributes="member: 16303"><p>It depends on who you talk with at GeneSeek as to how helpful they are and how knowledgeable they are about the products they offer, but they are a leader when it comes to genomics. Some of the other companies use genomic chips and tests that were developed by GeneSeek.</p><p></p><p>Some of the other companies doing genomics only do so for Holstein or Jersey. GeneSeek offers more offerings for other breeds.</p><p></p><p>With confusion about what tests are available for dairy owners for the breeds is why we worked with a couple of sales reps so that we could put the information on our website. Also contributing to some of the confusion is that some breed associations have genomic tests that have been developed for them and the fee structure is different as those breed associations also make money off of the tests.</p><p></p><p>Since we started using GeneSeek for their genomics, we have seen the price of many of the test come down in price. We continue to try to offer the best solutions that we can to producers at an affordable price for the best results. Databases with other breeds have to be built up and takes close to 1,000 animals to have enough data to use to make improvements. We do know that other countries are seeking the opportunity to be able to do genomics. Our "Red" breeds can take advantage of the Ayrshire genomic test. With the Fleckvieh (Germany and Austria, primarily), Montbeliarde and Normande from France, these countries have genomics for these breeds, but they will not do genomics on animals outside of their country. So we have to utilize the test that are available and GeneSeek has the best option available right now for genomics of these breeds. With Germany and France refusing to test these breeds is to protect their market and semen sales.</p><p></p><p>Also the USDA is supposed to be working on a crossbred genomic test, but it is not a priority.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cbcr, post: 1452913, member: 16303"] It depends on who you talk with at GeneSeek as to how helpful they are and how knowledgeable they are about the products they offer, but they are a leader when it comes to genomics. Some of the other companies use genomic chips and tests that were developed by GeneSeek. Some of the other companies doing genomics only do so for Holstein or Jersey. GeneSeek offers more offerings for other breeds. With confusion about what tests are available for dairy owners for the breeds is why we worked with a couple of sales reps so that we could put the information on our website. Also contributing to some of the confusion is that some breed associations have genomic tests that have been developed for them and the fee structure is different as those breed associations also make money off of the tests. Since we started using GeneSeek for their genomics, we have seen the price of many of the test come down in price. We continue to try to offer the best solutions that we can to producers at an affordable price for the best results. Databases with other breeds have to be built up and takes close to 1,000 animals to have enough data to use to make improvements. We do know that other countries are seeking the opportunity to be able to do genomics. Our "Red" breeds can take advantage of the Ayrshire genomic test. With the Fleckvieh (Germany and Austria, primarily), Montbeliarde and Normande from France, these countries have genomics for these breeds, but they will not do genomics on animals outside of their country. So we have to utilize the test that are available and GeneSeek has the best option available right now for genomics of these breeds. With Germany and France refusing to test these breeds is to protect their market and semen sales. Also the USDA is supposed to be working on a crossbred genomic test, but it is not a priority. [/QUOTE]
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