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Descriptions
Genomic evaluations for dairy traits have been available in the UK since 2012 through AHDB Dairy's genetic evaluation services.
This opportunity is for the provision of genotyping a population of Holstein dairy cows that have methane phenotypes recorded on UK dairy farms. AHDB is seeking tender applications to secure the services of a single bidder that can provide the genotyping service of 7,500 milking cows across 25-35 UK milk-recording dairy farms.
Service requirements include:
o Farm liaison
o Sample collection
o DNA extraction
o SNP calling (≥55,000 SNPs at >=90% CR absolute minimum)
o Submission of genotype, FMT200 pedigree and cross reference files to AHDB's genomic portal
o Quality control - Reported failures must be corrected and resubmitted.
Closing date for submissions by 12 noon on the 9 February 2026. View opportunity details at:
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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77100000 - Agricultural services
Keywords
field management
crop support
farm labour
cultivation assistance
agronomy services
livestock support
agricultural services
irrigation support
farm production support
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