Genetic Diagnostic Testing at the Highest Level

Since 1958, IFN has stood for reliable diagnostics, the highest quality, and continuous advancement in animal breeding. The range of services offered by IFN Schönow GmbH, which was spun off from IFN Schönow e. V. in 2009, is based on this long-standing experience.

Today, we offer a comprehensive range of molecular genetic and spermatological tests for animal breeding. Using modern analytical methods and a high level of technical expertise, we support breeders, breeding associations, and other partners in pedigree verification, identity verification, genetic defect diagnosis, and genetic characterization.

Our commitment: precise results, reliable processes, and continuous adaptation to the demands of modern animal breeding.

Modern Genetic Diagnostics for Informed Breeding Decisions

In the field of genetic diagnostics, we generate and evaluate DNA profiles for pedigree verification and identity assurance, examine genetic variants of traits relevant to breeding, and perform SNP genotyping using modern microarray technologies.

Our laboratory services:

• High-throughput SNP genotyping

• Pedigree verification

• Tests for genetic traits

• Diagnosis of genetic disorders

• Whole-genome sequencing

Our technologies & data:

• DNA extraction & sample preparation

• Commercial and custom SNP arrays

• Illumina Infinium workflow

• Thermo Fisher Axiom workflow

• Secure data

Our Services:

• Customized genetic projects

• Support for genomic breeding values

• Development of individual tests

In addition, we are continuously expanding our range of services to promptly integrate the latest scientific findings and the requirements of breeding practice into our diagnostic services. In doing so, we benefit from our collaboration with university and institutional research organizations.