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The Process
How do I order TSUs (Tissue sample units)?
If you need tissue sampling kits (TSUs), the PBB DNA team always have them in stock and available for immediate dispatch. We can also loan you one of our TSU applicators if you’re just getting started (at no cost)!
Hair cards also available.
Simply email dna@pbbnz.com to place an order.
Neogen tissue sampling
As you know, Neogen prides itself on being at the forefront of technological advances, but sometimes it’s better to stick with the tried and trusted.
Neogen strongly supports the use of the most advanced technology for tissue sample collection – Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs). These units are the only form of tissue sampling accepted by Neogen and are considered the gold standard in the industry.
Neogen’s automated sample processing equipment at their new laboratories in QLD, only caters for DNA collected with Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs).
Neogen worked closely with producers and industry over many years in transitioning sample collection from hair and blood cards to Allflex TSUs. Producers have embraced this method because samples collected with Allflex TSUs can be analysed more efficiently than other methods through Neogen’s genomic analysis equipment, enabling an earlier return of test results.
Why use TSUs from AllFlex?
· Quick and precise sample collection – samples collected in just seconds using a single-squeeze motion.
· Instant confirmation of successful on-farm sampling through visual assessment. No more guessing whether enough genetic material has been gathered!
· Clean, uncontaminated sampling – the genetic material is sealed in a specially designed preservative so samples can be stored safely before being shipped to Neogen for testing.
· Fewer sample rejections during processing
· Minimal need for retesting, as tissue samples contain a large quantity of high-quality DNA for genetic analysis yielding excellent lab results.
· Can be collected from animals as young as one-day-old
There are a few ways to order, and you can choose the best option for your business:
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On their own – blankYou can order TSUs in sets of 10. They will be printed with a pre-allocated barcode number. |
With your birth tagsWhen ordering your NAIT and matching management tags from PBB you can choose to package them with a matching TSU which will be printed with your NAIT number, Year Code and animal number. |
On their own – pre printedIf you provide PBB with the NAIT number, year code and animal number, we can get your TSUs pre-printed. |
Tips on taking DNA samples
For handy tips on how to successfully take a DNA sample and for more information on sample failures download the following:
