Totogen brings parentage analysis within reach of every sheep farm
We work with commercial farmers, stud breeders, and farming groups. Our core product is low cost DNA parentage analysis, helping farmers to make better on-farm decisions. We combine technical expertise and experience with affordability.
is of a transformed commercial sheep farming sector where all farmers – with hundreds, thousands, tens-of-thousands, or even hundreds-of-thousands of sheep – can afford to use DNA analysis on all of their animals, as just another farm input, as the way they go about their business.
The potential is enormous, for individual farms and, ultimately, for New Zealand’s leadership of the industry.
To significantly grow profitability, through the ability to make informed selection decisions to meet farm objectives.
To validate and implement genetic gains quickly. What might take 10 years without comprehensive DNA analysis, could see a payback in as little as 2-5 years with a careful DNA programme.
To move up the value chain by introducing characteristics that command a premium with consumers.
To do “more with less”, by increasing productivity with fewer sheep, with both efficiency and environmental benefits.
To establish parentage at low cost and with high accuracy.
To collect samples quickly and easily, at only $1 per collection tube.
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