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.)

Important Notice and Disclaimer

It is very important that you appreciate when viewing the AWA database that the information contained on the AWA database, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, is based on data supplied by members and/or third parties.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information reported through AWA, AWA officers and employees assume no responsibility for its content, use or interpretation. AWA disclaims all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the use by you of the data on this AWA database and the information supplied by ABRI and AGBU being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason.

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

EBVs are derived using Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN technology developed independently by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), using the information contained within the AWA database.
AGBU is a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and the University of New England, which receives funding for this purpose from Meat and Livestock Australia Limited.
AWA relies solely on advice provided by AGBU and ABRI in accepting Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN software.
EBVs published in Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN are estimates of genetic potential of individual animals and may not reflect the raw animal phenotype.
EBVs can only be directly compared to other EBVs calculated in the same monthly Wagyu Group BREEDPLAN analysis.

Regarding pedigree and DNA testing results submitted to the AWA, it is very 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 Australia Wagyu Association Limited (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 sets out details regarding the definition of a Pedigree Recorded Animal.
Future events cannot be predicted accurately. AWA makes no statements, representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of, and you should not rely on, any information contained in the registration details of this animal or their capability to achieve any purpose. AWA disclaims all liability (including without limitation, liability for negligence) for all claims, expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information set out in the registration details of this animal for any reason being inaccurate or incomplete in any way or incapable of achieving any purpose.
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 previous inaccuracies which were not detectable are now able to be detected by current testing 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 very 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.
The reporting of prefectural content for animals within the AWA Herdbook relies on the calculation provided by ABRI.

If you consider that you do not understand or appreciate the nature and extent of the data provided on this website or the EBVs of a particular animal, then AWA strongly recommends that you seek independent expert advice.