SERVICES > Genetic Evaluation
Build a reliable genetic evaluation pipeline to support accurate, data-driven breeding decisions
AbacusBio Consultants
AbacusBio’s Genetic Evaluation services support breeding programmes at any stage, from initial set‑up through to refinement and long‑term operation. We work with clients to design and run genetic evaluations within DTreo, and to support, review, or improve evaluations operating in existing systems.
Whether you are building a new pipeline, transitioning platforms, or strengthening an established evaluation, we integrate with your data, workflows, and software to deliver robust, transparent, and fit‑for‑purpose genetic insights. Our support spans data preparation, model development, routine evaluation, validation, and reporting, always tailored to your breeding objectives.
Flexible Support for Any Stage of Programme Development
Whether establishing a new breeding programme or refining an existing one, we offer scalable support tailored to your goals.
- For those just starting, we provide foundational tools and guidance for building effective genetic evaluation systems.
- Experienced breeders benefit from advanced analytics, custom reporting, and programme‑specific strategies.
By understanding the unique challenges and aspirations of each operation, we ensure our services adapt to your circumstances and objectives.
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.
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.
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!
DTreo: Data‑Driven Insights for Plant and Animal Breeding
DTreo provides effective storage and management of performance, pedigree, and genomic data across a wide range of species and breeding goals. The platform delivers robust reporting, detailed breeding values, and insights into individual and population‑level genetic trends.
Breeders can monitor programme progress through metrics on inbreeding, genetic diversity, and response to selection, all within a structured and scalable framework.
“The selection models are invaluable to our business.”
“Right from the early stages of progeny test design they took the time to really understand our breeding objectives and built a genetic evaluation system that fitted our programme structure and commercial goals. Their hands-on support with breeding programme design, mate allocation, and ongoing genomic evaluation made a huge difference and we have been pleased to see the performance and quality gains coming through in the cattle and carcasses.”
Brent Oliver
General Manager Livestock
Brownrigg Agriculture
