LINCOLN,
Neb., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen®
Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG), an innovative leader in food security
solutions, announced today the launch of Igenity® BCHF to improve
overall bovine heart health standards.
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) stands as a significant
threat to cattle health and productivity, and this genomic test
provides a new opportunity for improved selection for heart health.
Testing with Igenity BCHF assesses an animal's genetic
predisposition for BCHF, scored on a 1-to-10 scale. Ranging from 1
(lowest risk) to 10 (highest risk of disease development), each
decreased score on the scale as an approximately 3.5% lower
expected incidence rate for BCHF.
"Igenity BCHF is a revolutionary genomic test designed to assess
an animal's genetic predisposition to heart failure," says
Victor Pedrosa, Ph.D., Director of
Technical Genomics and Innovation at Neogen. "The test results
directly correlate with the percentage of BCHF risk an animal
carries and could pass on to their progeny, serving as a genetic
indicator of the likelihood of disease development."
BCHF presents a growing threat to the health and productivity of
all segments of the cattle industry, from young calves on the
pasture to late-fed cattle. Igenity BCHF provides producers with
the opportunity to more effectively manage the risk of BCHF within
their herd, confidently produce feeder calves that will have a
lower risk of mortality from BCHF in a feedlot setting, and
decrease economic losses attributed to BCHF.
"When we look at the impact of Igenity BCHF on the industry, it
is helping to genetically quantify the risk for bovine congestive
heart failure and progress herds away from this growing cattle
health and welfare concern," says Kirk
Ramsey, DVM, Professional Services Veterinarian with Neogen.
"Igenity BCHF is the first genomic test of its kind and is the
first step in capturing the reason why congestive heart failure is
occurring in these young calves and late-fed cattle."
To learn more about Igenity BCHF, visit neogen.com/igenity-beef
or contact your Neogen representative.
About Neogen
Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for
global food security through the advancement of human and animal
well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen
has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety,
Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in
these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a
dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on
delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.
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