Genotyping programme reopens to applicants today

In 2024 to date, over 628,000 calves have been genotyped.

The reopening of the programme, which is open to both beef and dairy herd owners, is aimed at maximising the number of animals genotyped under the current cost-sharing model between the department, industry, and farmers.

The National Genotyping Programme opens to new applicants today.

The scheme first opened in May 2023, with over 10,600 participating herds and over 1.3m animals genotyped to date.