How much will it cost?

Our core purpose is to bring DNA analysis within reach of all commercial sheep farmers and stud breeders. For the 25/26 season we are holding our parentage price at $10 per sample.  If you want to use our samplng tubes we can offer them for $1 per tube (plus the cost of the punch).  So, you can get parentage for $11 per sample - a massive saving on the analysis and materials costs from other providers.

If you want to know more, give Andy or Tim a call.

Becoming a customer

To become a Totogen customer we just need to get you set up in our system.  Email us (info@totogen.co.nz) with your contact details  (name, mobile number, brief details of what you are looking for) and we'll get right back to you.

Sending samples to Totogen

Once you have collected your samples you should courier them to us as soon as possible.  Samples do not need to be chilled or frozen but should be kept at room temperature.  

Turnaround times

Totogen aims to achieve a turnaround time of 4-6 weeks from the date of receipt of the samples.  To keep the cost as low as possible we process a large number of samples at the same time (we call it ‘filling the train with passengers’).  Where deadlines allow, we may wait on processing your sample until we have sufficient samples from other customers to process at the same time. 

Turnaround times for bespoke analyses and research projects are individually agreed.

Minimum samples

To benefit from low-cost analysis for parentage data we have a minimum of 100 samples from any single order.  If you want fewer samples analysed or bespoke analysis of some kind, give us a call and we will put together a quote.  

Can I switch to Totogen?

If you are already involved in a genetics programme, it is well worth talking to Totogen to see if we can help you bring your costs down.  You'll also have the reassurance of having your samples processed here in New Zealand (which is reassuring given the potential delays in international shipping).

Not a sheep person?

We love sheep, it's in the Totogen DNA!  But if you have a need for DNA services for any other animal, or plant, just give us a call. 

For the 2026 season we are working on a cattle product.  Give us a call if you are interested.