Glossary of DNA Terms

Both the 30K and 100K test deliver parentage results and genomically enhanced EPDs. 

 Low Density SNP Genotyping (GGP uLD; 30,000 SNPs)

• The GGP uLD assay is an excellent tool for conducting SNP parentage verification and is highly accurate.
• The main advantage of the GGP uLD assay is that this information can be applied to the prediction equations for a specific breed to generate gEPDs at the lowest cost to the breeder.

High Density SNP Genotyping (GGP 100K; 100,000 SNPs)

• The Bovine 100K assay is also an excellent tool for conducting SNP parentage verification and is highly accurate.
• Bovine 100K genotyping is used on highly prolific animals (i.e., AI sires, ET dams, and prolific herd sires) that contribute a great deal of genetic material to the entire herd through their many offspring. The Bovine 100K genotypes are used to develop the prediction equations for a specific breed's gEPD calculation. Furthermore, by including animals from their herd, the prediction equations become that much more accurate for the breeder since their animals are contributing to the development of the calculations.
• The Bovine 100K genotypes can also be applied to existing prediction equations to generate gEPDs on these animals.

Choose the test that reflects your needs as a producer. If you want to verify which bull is working overtime for you or sell progeny based on pedigree, then the 30K might be all you need. If you want to start incorporating genomics in your breeding plan, then a low-density 30K test such as the GGP uLD is a good choice. If your business is breeding highly prolific animals, the 100K might do you the best service in terms of complete and accurate information. Which test you use depends on your on-farm breeding objective - this should help you meet your herd performance targets, and ultimately be based on profitability for the success and sustainability of your operation.