Web Directory

» 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.
   http://uncronopio.org/ASReml

» Agriculture Business Research Institute
   ABRI provides recording systems for all species of commercial livestock. Software offered include Dairy Express, Saltbush and Breedplan.
   http://abri.une.edu.au

» 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.
   http://www.zod.wau.nl/abg/hs/links/software.html

» Big Bench Software
   Commercial software for the management of transgenic mouse colonies. Windows and Mac OS X. Demo version available.
   http://www.bigbenchsoftware.com/

» CircuSoft Instrumentation LLC
   Transgenic mouse colony tracking and management software for the Mac and Windows. Includes demo software and manuals.
   http://www.circusoft.com/content/product/1/

» DESIRE
   Explore possible selection outcomes when goals (desired gains) are set for traits. This free WIN program is also contained in GENUP.
   http://www-personal.une.edu.au/~bkinghor/desire.htm

» DFREML
   Meyer's variance component estimation software for animal breeding is free for research purposes, available for UNIX, DOS and FORTRAN source code.
   http://agbu.une.edu.au/~kmeyer/dfreml.html

» 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.
   http://nitro.biosci.arizona.edu/zbook/general/gened.html

» Finnish Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
   Links to population and quantitative genetic software of interest in tree improvement, but also useful in other species.
   http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/forestgen/software.htm

» 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.
   http://www.geneflowinc.com/

» Genup
   Free software to assist learning quantitative genetic concepts (animal breeding) for WIN.
   http://www-personal.une.edu.au/~bkinghor/genup.htm

» Ignacy Misztal
   Animal breeding oriented programs for sparse matrix multiple trait REML and BLUP. Fortran source is free for research use.
   http://nce.ads.uga.edu/~ignacy/programs.html

» LAMS
   Freeware record keeping system designed for a breeding colony of transgenic mice. Includes program description, system requirements, and installation instructions.
   http://www.hgu.mrc.ac.uk/Softdata/Lams/

» Laboratory of Plant Breeding, Wageningen
   Offers free downloadable genetics and plant breeding related software.
   http://www.pbr.wur.nl/UK/Resources/

» Locus Technology, Inc
   Colony management, supports creation and tracking of research animals and for transgenic and congenic lines, knockouts and outbred strains.
   http://www.locustechnology.com/

» MapPop
   Software for selective mapping and bin mapping. Windows version, documentation and references are available for download.
   http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/vision/lab/mappop/

» Mosaic Vivarium
   Web-based software tool for breeding colony management. The software is well-suited to management of transgenic and genetically-modified mouse breeding colonies.
   http://www.mosaicvivarium.com

» Pedigree Viewer
   Unique display and examination tool for large pedigrees, with inbreeding and genetic merit data also. Free WIN program.
   http://www-personal.une.edu.au/~bkinghor/pedigree.htm

» PopGen
   Software that models population genetics with emphasis on genetic drift, selection, and migration. Windows 95.
   http://cc.oulu.fi/~jaspi/popgen/popgen.htm

» PowerMarker
   Set of statistical methods for discrete genetic data analysis, designed especially for microsatellite data analysis. Includes downloadable versions for Windows.
   http://statgen.ncsu.edu/powermarker/

» Progeny Software
   Supply pedigree drawing and genetic data management software for genetic research with a built-in customizable relational database.
   http://www.progenygenetics.com

» 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.
   http://nitro.biosci.arizona.edu/zbook/book.html

» R/qtl: A QTL Mapping Environment
   Program for mapping quantitative trait loci in experimental crosses. Includes sample graphics and tutorial in pdf format.
   http://www.rqtl.org

» Statistical Genetics Software
   Collection of primarily Fortan 77 programs for genetic analysis. Requires registration to download. Site not updated since 1999.
   http://www.biomath.medsch.ucla.edu/faculty/klange/software.html

» Taxonomy 3
   A package of SAS macros for target discovery, detection of subphenotype and genetic heterogeneity. Can use an unlimited numbers of markers in a single multivariate analysis.
   http://taxonomy.delrieu.org

» The Rosetta Syllego System
   The system is a resource for managing genetic variation information and integrating relevant study data from various sources so that scientists and researchers can better plan and execute genetic studies.
   http://www.rosettabio.com/products/syllego/default.htm

» 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.
   http://vce.tzv.fal.de/