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DISCOVER YOUR HERD’S GENETIC POTENTIAL
TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF BREEDING
Using CLARIFIDE® on young heifers will provide genetic merit results with greater reliability to that of a 10 year old cow*. Genomic testing is changing the way dairy producers make management, selection and breeding decisions on the farm. Using genomics, a heifer’s genetic potential is revealed early in life, genetic progress can be accelerated with confidence and profitability is enhanced by capitalising on higher production potential.
SELECT THE DATA SOURCE YOU USE TO MAKE DECISIONS
THE POWER OF CLARIFIDE®
CLARIFIDE® delivers reliable predictions on a comprehensive suite of core production, type and health traits; key production indexes; and parentage confirmation to help dairy producers make better decisions regarding breeding and reproductive strategies.
Listen to dairyfarmer Shane Gardiner on the benefits of CLARIFIDE®.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
REGISTER FOR A GENETICS HERD CONSULTATION
A Zoetis representative will contact you, to conduct a genetics herd consultation highlighting how genetics is
impacting performance on your farm today. The consultation can then be used to identify opportunities on
your farm and the benefits from implementing a CLARIFIDE® testing program.
6 REASONS WHY
CLARIFIDE® ALLOWS INFORMED SELECTION AND BREEDING DECISIONS
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On average, the top 25% of cows have a $300/cow/year greater margin over feed and herd costs than the bottom 25%*
*Improving Herds Project (2018) found that ‘On average, the top 25% of cows (based on BPI) have a $300/cow/year greater margin over feed and herd costs than the bottom 25%
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Genetic gain is permanent and compounds year on year, contributing to 30% of productivity gains on Australian dairy farms.*
* DataGene, 2020
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The cost to rear a heifer calf has been estimated at between $1300 - $1500 - select the right animals.*
* Dairy Australia (2017), A guide to growing more productive heifers
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Ensure the best return on your investment in sexed semen by breeding from the heifers you want to keep in your herd.
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Up to 15% of dairy animals have mis-identified parents due to mis-mothering at birth, mistaken identity of the sire or dam, lost animal identification or inaccurate records.*
* Zoetis – data on file
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Select for a healthier, more trouble-free herd with CLARIFIDE® Plus.
RELIABLE INFORMATION WITHOUT PROGENY
Using CLARIFIDE® on young heifers will provide genetic merit results with greater reliability to that of a 10 year old cow* for key traits such as fertility.
| Parent Average Reliability of a young heifer | |
|---|---|
| BPI | 35% |
| Protein (kg) | 39% |
| Fertility | 32% |
| Overall Type | 31% |
| 10 year old cow | |
|---|---|
| BPI | 60% |
| Protein (kg) | 70% |
| Fertility | 55% |
| Overall Type | 47% |
| Reliability of a CLARIFIDE® tested young heifer | |
|---|---|
| BPI | 67% |
| Protein (kg) | 78% |
| Fertility | 56% |
| Overall Type | 61% |
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* Source - DataGene, 2020
Listen to dairyfarmer Scott McKillop on the benefits of CLARIFIDE®
HOW DOES CLARIFIDE® WORK?
CLARIFIDE® interprets the genetic information encoded in your heifers’ DNA and converts it into a practical decision making tool to help improve your selection and breeding decisions.
The process to get underway with CLARIFIDE® is straightforward
- Obtain Tissue Sample Units (TSUs) or Hair collectors from Zoetis
- Take animals samples and record animal information on the CLARIFIDE® Animal Information Form (apply link to Sampling videos)
- Submit Samples and order form to our Zoetis Genetics office (link to address)
- Results will be delivered via our advanced on-line decisions support tool SearchPoint
CLARIFIDE® ALLOWS YOU TO MANAGE YOUR HEIFERS
Heifers available for selection
(Depends on use of sexed semen, rate of pregnancy, neonatal death, cull)
Low Genetic Merit Heifers to be culled (for genetic merit, mastitis, mortality, not pregnant)
Profitable Heifers
(calves chosen to join the herd)
SELECT THE DATA SOURCE YOU USE TO MAKE DECISIONS
CLARIFIDE® (DataGene) provides results from the Australian DataGene genetic evaluation system
Balanced Performance Index
BPI
Health Weighted Index
HWI
Sustainability Index
SI
DATAGENE EVALUATION
PARENTAGE
PRODUCTION
FERTILITY
SURVIVAL
CELL COUNT
FUNCTIONAL TYPE
HEAT TOLERANCE
GESTATION LENGTH
FEED SAVED
MASTITIS RESISTANCE
GENETIC CONDITIONS
MILK COMPONENTS
GENETIC CONDITIONS*
BETA CASEIN A2
POLLED**
ADD-ON (TSU)
BVD-PI#
* Genetic Conditions - Core range of genetic conditions provided at no additional fee. CVM and Brachyspina available with an add-on fee
** Polled Test available with an add-on fee
#BVD - PI Add-on test available for TSU submitted samples with an add-on fee
For further information on CLARIFIDE®
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CLARIFIDE® Plus provides results from the US Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) evaluation together with the Zoetis Cow and Calf Wellness Evaluation
Dairy Wellness Profit$
DWP$
Net Merit$
NM$
Total Performance Index
TPI
CDCB
ANALYISIS
PARENTAGE
PRODUCTION
REPRODUCTION
LONGEVITY, MILK QUALITY
+ CALVING
HEALTH TRAITS
FUNCTIONAL TYPE
COW
WELLNESS
MASTITIS
LAMENESS
METRITIS
DISPLACED ABOMASUM
RETAINED PLACENTA
RESPIRATORY
MILK FEVER
FERTILITY
TRAITS
CYSTIC OVARY
ABORTION
TWINNING
CALF
WELLNESS
CALF LIVABILITY
CALF RESPIRATORY
CALF SCOURS
GENETIC CONDITIONS
POLL (NO FEE)
MILK COMPONENTS
INFERTILITY HAPLOTYPES
BETA CASEIN A2
ADD-ON (TSU)
BVD-PI#
For further information on CLARIFIDE®
CONTACT US* Genetic Conditions - Core range of genetic conditions provided at no additional fee. CVM and Brachyspina available with an add-on fee
#BVD - PI Add-on test available for TSU submitted samples with an add-on fee
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CLARIFIDE® TESTING
PO Box 75,
Banyo QLD 4014
TURNING DATA INTO INFORMATION
CLARIFIDE® results will be returned to you via our online genetic information management system SearchPoint. SearchPoint has been designed to enable you to access your data and turn it into information that drives better decisions.
SEARCHPOINT PROVIDES THE TOOLS TO:
- Create 'Action' oriented groups of animals for
- Joining
- Mating decisions
- Culling
- View and sort genetic results
- Quickly access genetic testing orders online, 24/7
- Build custom reports with the most relevant herd specific information plus many more features.
BENCHMARK AN INDIVIDUAL AGAINST A DEFINED GROUPS OF ANIMALS
TRAIT DISTRIBUTION: BALANCED PERFORMANCE INDEX
FERTILITY PROGRESS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CLARIFIDE® TESTING
Please contact your local Genetics Professional Sales Representative
Customer Service 1300 768 400
PO Box 75, Banyo QLD 4014
Email: genetics.au@zoetis.com
Web: genetics.zoetis.com/Australia/
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