AWA and Neogen announce revised FY2026 genotyping offerings with significant price reductions

The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) and Neogen have announced major changes to genotyping pricing for members, with revised offerings to take effect in FY2026. These reductions deliver improved affordability and access to cutting edge genomic tools for Wagyu breeders worldwide.

Wagyu Feeder Check – AUD $37 and USD $30

Through negotiated volume discount targets, AWA and Neogen’s proprietary Wagyu Feeder Check product will now be available to members in Australia for AUD $37 and in the USA for USD $30.

Wagyu Feeder Check provides genomic trait predictions for Average Daily Gain (ADG), Carcase Weight (CWT), Marble Score (MS), Eye Muscle Area (EMA) and P8 Fat Depth. Predictions are derived from a reference population of more than 17,000 carcases, spanning Wagyu cross Angus, Wagyu cross Indicus, Wagyu cross Taurine and Holstein and high content/Fullblood Wagyu. With prediction accuracies of up to 70%, the test enables producers to sort feeder cattle prior to feedlot induction, driving greater efficiency across the supply chain.

In addition, Wagyu Feeder Check includes parentage verification, allowing identification of sires for both high and low ranking feeder cattle and carcases, supporting improved future production performance.

Big savings through bundle pricing

Acknowledging the throughput for recessive condition testing and tests such as Coat, Diluter and Poll alongside genomic testing, Neogen has reduced its Elite Bundle from $90 to $65 for Australian customers. This provides cost effective value add to Neogen’s base GGP 100K SNP product.

Neogen’s standard bundle, reporting recessive conditions that can be read off the GGP 100K chip is also reduced from $54 to $47 for Australian customers.

For AWA’s 600 international members, Neogen’s Global Bundle is reduced from USD $38.50 down to USD $34.30.

These reductions represent a significant value add, ensuring that members can cost effectively integrate comprehensive genomic information into their breeding programs.

Stand-alone testing

AWA and Neogen are also reviewing pricing for a range of stand-alone testing products, including SCD, Coat Colour and Diluter. Updated prices for Australian and international members will be released shortly.

Delivering global value to Wagyu breeders

AWA CEO Dr Matt McDonagh said the revised pricing represents a significant milestone in the Association’s mission to deliver accessible, world leading genomic tools.

“These changes not only reduce the cost of genotyping for our members but also increase the value of data driven decision making across Wagyu supply chains. By working with Neogen, we are ensuring that Australian and international Wagyu breeders have the tools they need to drive productivity, profitability and genetic progress.”

For more information on the AuWA DNA Service Providers and fees associated with testing, please visit FORMS & GUIDES

Note: (All Australian prices quoted are GST exclusive.)

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It is important that you appreciate when accessing the Australian Wagyu Association Limited (AWA) database (which may be hosted on an external website) that the information contained on the AWA database, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Wagyu Breeding Values (WBVs) and Index values (together called Database Information), is based on data supplied by AWA members and/or third parties. 

Whilst sincere effort is made to ensure the Database Information is accurate and complete, to the extent permitted by law, AWA, its officers and employees, shall not be responsible for its use or interpretation, and you use the Database Information at your own risk. Please be aware of the following limitations of the Database Information.

Regarding WBVs and Index values, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

WBVs are derived using genetic evaluation technology developed for the AWA, using the information contained within the AWA database. 
WBVs are estimates of genetic potential of individual animals and may not reflect the raw animal phenotype. 
WBVs can only be directly compared to other WBVs calculated in the same AWA genetic analysis.

Regarding pedigree and DNA testing results submitted to the AWA, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

Animals whose registration identifiers start with PED are Pedigree Recorded Animals. What this means is that the details which AWA used to register the animal were obtained from a Recognised Wagyu Registry Organisation – in other words a Wagyu breed association based outside of Australia. AWA has not independently verified the information with respect to the animal or the details recorded about the animal. You should read AWA’s by-laws which set out details regarding the definition of a Pedigree Recorded Animal. 
Pedigree and DNA data submitted and supplied to AWA may have errors in it which cannot be detected without further DNA testing. 
Technology may have advanced since a particular test was undertaken so that genetic issues or inaccuracies which were previously not detectable are now able to be detected by current testing technology (i.e. if the animal was tested again with current technology). 
AWA estimates that less than 1% of the pedigree entries, ownership or breeding details in the AWA Herdbook may have errors or which may be misleading. For this reason, users ought to consider if they need to obtain independent testing of the relevant animal (if possible) to ensure that the data is accurate.

Regarding prefectural content, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

Prefectural content is based on the estimation of prefectural origin from Japanese breeding records of 201 foundation sires and 168 foundation dams. As genotype-based parent verification is not used in Japan, and full Japanese registration certificates are not available for all foundation animals, exact prefectural composition for these sires and dams cannot be validated. 
The calculation of prefectural content for Australian Herdbook animals relies on the accuracy of pedigree records and DNA samples provided by AWA members.

Regarding DNA testing and genetic condition results submitted to the AWA, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

As genetic testing results are provided by independent DNA testing laboratories at the request of AWA members, AWA relies solely on the accuracy of the reporting of genetic testing as completed by the laboratories. 
AWA uses GeneProb software to calculate the likelihood of pedigree animals being a carrier of genetic conditions. This likelihood is an estimate based on the available genetic testing results.

If you consider that you do not understand or appreciate the nature and/or implications of the data provided on this website or the WBVs of a particular animal, then AWA strongly recommends that you seek expert advice.  Note there is substantial technical information and articles on the Wagyu website to assist our members.

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