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DNA testing for cattle Ireland

rococo21 · 2025-09-10 12:23:14

I have a set of twins one bull and one heifer, I wanted to get a dna test done on the heifer to see if she is fertile either by hair or tissue sample dosnet matter. My vet said some labs do it but I can't find any? Anyone know any thanks?

10-09-2025 12:23PM

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rococo21

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I have a set of twins one bull and one heifer, I wanted to get a dna test done on the heifer to see if she is fertile either by hair or tissue sample dosnet matter. My vet said some labs do it but I can't find any?
Anyone know any thanks?

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#2 10-09-2025 12:53PM

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Perhaps email this person
cliona.ryan@teagasc .ie

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#3 10-09-2025 12:59PM

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