Weatherbys Scientific

03/06/2026

Selling about 90 Hereford and Poll Hereford bulls each year by private treaty to ranchers small and large throughout the Mid West, the genetics from Wiese & Sons Herefords, of Manning, Iowa, have to be fit for purpose for a range of environmental conditions and end markets.

The inclusion of genomic testing, supplied by Weatherbys Scientific through the American Hereford Association (AHA), in the suite of tools the Wieses use when making their selection and joining decisions, has resulted in more even progeny with consistent performance across a range of traits.

“We’ve been using genomics for a few years now and we’ve been very pleased with the results,” Chance Wiese said.

“The data gives a fuller picture of our animals to both our family and our customers.

“From when we started genomic testing in 2020 to where we are now, we can see a direct correlation between what the tests were predicting and how our animals have finished up.

“Genomic testing has really taken the risk out of our joining decisions and it’s giving our customers confidence that what they are seeing is backed up by the science.”

👉 Read the Wieses story and how the Weatherbys partnership with the American Hereford Association resulted in producer friendly packages and prices that have enabled the Wieses to genomically profile their entire herd.

https://www.weatherbysscientific.com/news/weatherbys-genomics-boosts-performance-and-profit-for-us-ranchers

30/05/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Following extensive work by Weatherbys Scientific using the latest genotyping technology, The Old Irish Goat was shown to be a unique breed.

As a result of this important scientific validation, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) officially recognised the Old Irish Goat Society as a breed society.

Weatherbys Scientific offer competitive genotyping services for Goat breeding programmes.

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We are pleased to offer bespoke consultancy & expert advice across an array of service, breeding and technology offerings.

01/09/2023

Getting a high quality sample is the best thing you can do to make sure you get your DNA results back quickly. In our latest video, veterinarian Sean O’Sullivan of Corrin Veterinary Hospital explains how to get a high quality bovine hair sample and why it is so important for the lab.

12/07/2021

Territory Manager - Weatherbys Scientific Australia

Weatherbys Scientific Australia is a subsidiary of the Weatherbys Group of Companies. Closely aligned with Weatherbys Scientific Ireland we offer Genomic services to the livestock sector in Australia and New Zealand.

The Weatherbys Scientific culture is one of honesty, understanding and collaboration. We pride our selves on customer service and have the needs of our clients at front of mind whilst setting company direction and strategy.

Ongoing and sustained growth in Australia has paved the way for this new role. Full details via the link below.

14/04/2021

Weatherbys Scientific were delighted to support the Hereford Cattle Society UK Spring Parade and Sale on the inauguration of its new Shrewsbury venue.

10/12/2020

Weatherbys Scientific Scientists are playing an important role in helping the Irish agricultural sector achieve climate change objectives. Genotyping data produced from the national herd is one of the tools used to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of agricultural production systems. For more information see https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/1209/1183282-agri-sector-roadmap/

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has published an 'Ag-Climatise' roadmap, which sets targets to reduce fertiliser use, encourages lower emitting cattle breeds and promotes an increase in organic farming and tillage.

02/05/2020

If you've ever wondered why Covid-19 doesn't infect animals, here's a great article explaining exactly that 👇🏻

Farmers should be aware of the differences between possible contamination of animals by Covid-19, and actual infection in animals.

02/05/2020

Following discussions with the Animal Health Trust, The Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Weatherbys, the decision has been taken to move the processing of all British Thoroughbred DNA samples to Weatherbys Scientific’s laboratory in Ireland for the remainder of the 2020 breeding season...more: https://bit.ly/3eMeL52

01/05/2020

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society has announced that with effect from 30th April all DNA profiling of Stallions and Mares, and parentage testing when required, will be provided by Weatherbys scientific.
Read more...bit.ly/2VXc0GV

31/03/2020