1985
Commencing testing
Weatherbys Scientific commenced parentage testing thoroughbred horses using blood typing technology, establishing operations at a facility on the same site as the Irish Equine Centre in Johnstown, County Kildare, Ireland.
2000
Expanding services
The technology for parentage verification changed to Microsatellite DNA markers. We started offering parentage testing services for other species – bovine, ovine, canine, companion and exotics.
2010
Building our reputation
The laboratory commenced genotyping cattle using SNP technology. The team quickly developed a reputation for service and versatility and genotyped cattle using the Illumina 7k low density SNP chip.
2010
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Our lab is located in Naas, Dublin
2012
Developing partnerships
The beginning of our renowned partnership with Irish Cattle Breeders Federation (ICBF). Through a collaborative a research project, we developed a customised SNP chip (IDB) for dairy and beef breeds, genotyping 25,000 cattle/week (the largest program of its type in the world).
2018
Expanding to Australia
Weatherbys Scientific started providing its leading DNA testing, genomics and bioinformatics services to livestock industries in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, thanks to a partnership with the University of Adelaide and facilitated by the State Government.
2022
UK Kennel Club partnership
Our DNA testing services will help improve and protect dog health
Weatherbys Scientific and UK Kennel club announce long term strategic partnership.
The partnership will provide comprehensive DNA Testing Services, developed to improve and protect dog health, and to promote responsible dog breeding.