Cow Progress
Genetic Progress Simulator
Created by Owen Dechow
Research, Select & Breed
Simulate Holstein breeding programs, focusing on PTAs, genetic recessives and inbreeding coefficients.Resources
Net merit as a measure of lifetime profit: 2021 revision: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80420530/Publications/ARR/nmcalc-2021_ARR-NM8.pdf
Genetic Correlations for HOL breed: https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/80420530/publications/arr/nm8%20supplemental%20table_correlations_2021.txt
How To Read Holstein Sire Information: https://www.holsteinusa.com/pdf/print_material/read_sire_%20info.pdf