PIGBLUP and BREEDPLAN
Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit of University of New England, Australia have developed BLUP software for genetic selection of swine and beef cattle. Little information is on this site, so ABRI would have to be contacted.
DFREML
Meyer's variance component estimation software for animal breeding is free for research purposes, available for UNIX, DOS and FORTRAN source code.
PopGen
Software that models population genetics with emphasis on genetic drift, selection, and migration. Windows 95.
Grain Crops Breeding
Access to MQTL (simplified composite QTL mapping), MSIM and GREGOR (genetic simulation) and KIN (kinship coefficients). DOS, UNIX and PASCAL source code is free. From McGill University .
Ignacy Misztal
Animal breeding oriented programs for sparse matrix multiple trait REML and BLUP. Fortran source is free for research use.
Quantitative Genetics Resources
List of resources with links to programs and notes on a range of subjects including animal and plant breeding, and evolutionary and human genetics.
DRIFT
Graphically represents the effect of genetic drift on gene frequency of one or more populations for a single locus, two allele model in a closed population using stochastic simulation methods. The DOS program is free.
PowerMarker
Set of statistical methods for discrete genetic data analysis, designed especially for microsatellite data analysis. Includes downloadable versions for Windows.
ASReml Cookbook
Statistical software designed for fitting mixed models for large datasets. Contains commented code for univariate and multivariate analysis including longitudinal and spatial analysis.
DESIRE
Explore possible selection outcomes when goals (desired gains) are set for traits. This free WIN program is also contained in GENUP.
Genup
Free software to assist learning quantitative genetic concepts (animal breeding) for WIN.
Pedigree Viewer
Unique display and examination tool for large pedigrees, with inbreeding and genetic merit data also. Free WIN program.
Big Bench Software
Commercial software for the management of transgenic mouse colonies. Windows and Mac OS X. Demo version available.
MapPop
Software for selective mapping and bin mapping. Windows version, documentation and references are available for download.
Statistical Genetics Software
Collection of primarily Fortan 77 programs for genetic analysis. Requires registration to download. Site not updated since 1999.
R/qtl: A QTL Mapping Environment
Program for mapping quantitative trait loci in experimental crosses. Includes sample graphics and tutorial in pdf format.
CircuSoft Instrumentation LLC
Transgenic mouse colony tracking and management software for the Mac and Windows. Includes demo software and manuals.
Laboratory of Plant Breeding, Wageningen
Offers free downloadable genetics and plant breeding related software.
GeneFlow Inc
This Virginia, USA company provides software (GeneFlow, SynerGene, QTLlocate) and services oriented towards plant breeding. Website does not give prices or operating systems supported.
LAMS
Freeware record keeping system designed for a breeding colony of transgenic mice. Includes program description, system requirements, and installation instructions.
Ivory Tower Software
Genetics and breeding simulation software allows students to breed virtual organisms with 2000 genes. The site gives access to a free demo version of the WIN program.
Locus Technology, Inc
Colony management, supports creation and tracking of research animals and for transgenic and congenic lines, knockouts and outbred strains.
The CompuPed 4.0 Pedigree Program
Extended and reverse pedigrees, inbreeding coefficients and genetic inheritance capabilities for Win and Mac. Download a demo or order online.
Finnish Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
Links to population and quantitative genetic software of interest in tree improvement, but also useful in other species.
Genetic Analysis Software
Extensive list of linkage, mapping and pedigree software with links for obtaining copies.
Progeny Software
Supply pedigree drawing and genetic data management software for genetic research with a built-in customizable relational database.
VCE
Groeneveld's Variance Component Estimation software was developed for animal breeding problems. WIN and UNIX versions are free for research use. PEST documentation is also available here.
GeneticStudio
A complete suite of population genetic analysis programs for Mac. Includes plug-in modules. Not updated since 2001.
Animal Breeding & Genetics, Wageningen
Provides programmes in the area of animal breeding including SIP (Selection Index Program), MAGGIC (Gibbs Sampling) and GENEFLOW. Free software for WIN.
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