DNA & Genomics

Limousin and Lim-Flex^® breeders have embraced DNA testing as a tool in genetic evaluation and selection. GeneSeek^®, a Neogen^® company, is currently NALF’s official DNA lab testing partner.

For questions or more information regarding DNA testing, please contact Alison Jones, NALF Director of DNA Processing & Accounting Operations, at 303-220-1693, ext. 59, or Alison@NALF.org.

Please allow 3-4 weeks for DNA test results.

Tests & Pricing

NALF provides DNA testing options for: parentage, horned/polled status, coat color, F94L, genetic abnormalities, and Geneseek Genetic Profile (GGP) 100K.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Testing supplies are available through the NALF office or Member Site on the NALF-DigitalBeef Platform.

Neogen Lab Pricing Structure
Neogen DNA Test Request Form

“Genomic testing, breeder focus and the heritability of carcass traits have enabled all of us as seedstock producers to make rapid genetic gain in carcass quality. In fact, the marbling EPD value in our breed reflects an improvement of 0.25 to 0.35 for both Limousin and Lim-Flex, making them very comparable to other Continental breeds.”

— Dan Hunt
Seedstock Cow/Calf Producer

Order Instructions

The written guides below provide step-by-step instructions for completing DNA testing through the Member Site on the NALF-Digital Beef Platform. It is recommended that members download and print off these guides as a reference. DNA Testing Instructions Ordering DNA Supplies on DigitalBeef

Order Instructions

The advantage to animals with GE-EPDs is increased EPD accuracy values on many traits equivalent to having 8-20 progeny. This adds greatly to the predictability in selection for genetic merit of young, unproven seedstock. Animals that are genomic-enhanced will have the NALF GE-EPDs displayed on their animal detail screen and performance reports in the NALF-DigitalBeef platform. Traits that are genomic-enhanced are highlighted in yellow on these reports.

Learn more about GE-EPDs

Improving Selection through NALF Genomic-Enhanced EPDs
“Cowboy Glossary” of Genetic Terms
Genomic Profiler and Genomic-Enhanced EPDs

DNA & Genomics

Limousin and Lim-Flex® breeders have embraced DNA testing as a tool in genetic evaluation and selection. GeneSeek®, a Neogen® company, is currently NALF’s official DNA lab testing partner.

Tests & Pricing

Order Instructions

Order Instructions

Limousin and Lim-Flex^® breeders have embraced DNA testing as a tool in genetic evaluation and selection. GeneSeek^®, a Neogen^® company, is currently NALF’s official DNA lab testing partner.