The Process

  

 

Need DNA kits?

Order your TSUs or hair cards direct from PBB DNA team, we always have them in stock and available for immediate dispatch.

If you're just getting started, we can loan you one of our TSU applicators at no cost. Simply request a loan applicator when you’re ready to collect your samples - please note that applicators are loaned for a maximum period of two weeks.

If the applicator is not returned to the PBB office in working condition along with your samples within this timeframe, you will be invoiced the full retail value of the applicator.


Hair cards also available.

Simply email dna@pbbnz.com to place an order.

 

 

Why use TSUs from AllFlex?

· Quick and precise sample collection – samples collected in just seconds using a single-squeeze motion.

· Instant confirmation of successful on-farm sampling through visual assessment. No more guessing whether enough genetic material has been gathered!

· Clean, uncontaminated sampling – the genetic material is sealed in a specially designed preservative so samples can be stored safely before being shipped for testing.

· Fewer sample rejections during processing

· Minimal need for retesting, as tissue samples contain a large quantity of high-quality DNA for genetic analysis yielding excellent lab results.

· Can be collected from animals as young as one-day-old

  

There are a few ways to order, and you can choose the best option for your business:

 

On their own – blank

You can order TSUs in sets of 10. They will be printed with a pre-allocated barcode number.

With your birth tags

When ordering your NAIT and matching management tags from PBB you can choose to package them with a matching TSU which will be printed with your NAIT number, Year Code and animal number.

On their own – pre printed

If you provide PBB with the NAIT number, year code and animal number, we can get your TSUs pre-printed.

  

 

Tips on taking DNA samples

For handy tips on how to successfully take a DNA sample and for more information on sample failures download the following:

Tip Sheets 1

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Tip Sheets 2

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Tip Sheets 3

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A guide to SNP testing tiles20

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Can I take a tissue sample at birth?

You sure can! However, you can take them at any time, for example you may need to meet DNA testing requirements for a sale animal.

 

 

How do I take a tissue sample from an animal?

Here’s a handy video from Allflex
showing how to take a tissue sample.

A video from one of our Hereford breeders
of the TSU sampling process.

 

 

What do I do with the TSUs once I’ve taken a sample?

  • Store the sample in the fridge, NOT the freezer.

  • Fill out the order form and email the electronic copy to dna@pbbnz.com.  If you need help with the electronic form do not hesitate to contact PBB and ask for one of the DNA team. They will be more than willing to help.  

    Send your samples to PBB – By tracked post or courier.

    For ease of processing, where possible, it is recommended that you send your samples to us packed in the box the TSUs were provided in. For pricing and breed bundle packages please click here.

  •  We will take care of the rest.

 

 

Contact the PBB DNA team 

COURIER ADDRESS - 75 South Street Feilding 4702

MAILING ADDRESS - PO Box 503, Feilding 4740

EMAIL - dna@pbbnz.com

PHONE - 06 323 4484