SERVICES > Genetic Evaluation
Build a reliable genetic evaluation pipeline to support accurate, data-driven breeding decisions
AbacusBio Consultants
Variance Component Estimation
Variance component estimation helps to break down and quantify the various sources of complex genetic and environmental variability. Using this method, AbacusBio can help you understand the contributions of genetic factors to trait variation, eliminate ambiguity surrounding trait heritability, and maximise genetic gain. By customising our analysis to your specific breeding goals, you can optimize resource allocation and ensure your breeding programme is best equipped to address the full breadth of trait improvement requirements. We simplify complex data handling, making it accessible to breeders of all levels of expertise.
GxE
In an ever-changing environment, having a method that enables our clients to develop products that perform well across various environmental conditions is essential. AbacusBio takes the guesswork out of the complex statistical models that breeding pipelines require. GxE analyses helps breeding organisations get ahead of the game by tailoring breeding strategies for specific environments, detecting candidates with consistent performance across environments and candidates that have high performance in specific environments.
Genetic Evaluation Readiness
Genetic evaluation creation is the foundation for genetic improvement. But there are building blocks required before a genetic evaluation is possible. Getting the required phenotypes, pedigree, and genomic data in the right format and at the right scale will determine the start point for your genetic evaluation. In what order should you do things, should you do it in house or outsource, and what software to use? We’ve designed a readiness programme to guide you through the process, and tailor our advice to the phase you’re at in your breeding programme.
Genetic Evaluation Pipeline
Transform the way you approach genetic improvement with our genetic evaluation services. AbacusBio builds comprehensive genetic evaluation pipelines tailored to the unique needs of any animal and plant breeding industry. We tailor our approach, depending on the data you have available, the most appropriate models and software to analyse that data. Rates of genetic improvement can be expedited with data-driven selection decisions, removing the risks associated subjective selection. Our expert team offers expertise on data collection, processing, and analysis, enabling our clients to effectively standardise their breeding approach across species, geographies, and production systems.
Routine BLUP and EBV
AbacusBio takes the work out of routinely calculating Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) off your shoulders. We can design (see other sections) and run routine genomic evaluation pipelines that meet your needs in terms of timeliness, routine validation, information requirements and selection cycles. Our expertise ensures that your genetic evaluation is overseen by the best, while you get on with independently making informed breeding decisions with confidence.
Model Validation
An experienced partner, AbacusBio has been validating models for organisations of all shapes and sizes for decades. We offer independent solutions for the validation of genetic/genomic models for both animal and plant breeding. Using rigorous testing and data analysis to evaluate the bias, accuracy, and predictive ability of your models, we enable breeding organisations to make more precise and informed decisions. Make sure your models are doing what they are designed to do!
