John Cole

Genomic Tools Help Us Manage Genetic Defects

John Cole

September 1, 2025

The reason it seems like there are more genetic diseases now than in the past is that new technology now allows us to identify things…


What Role Does Inbreeding Play in Genetic Base Changes?

John Cole

April 3, 2025

Genetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before…


December 2018: Changes to Evaluation System

Lillian Bacheller Paul VanRaden Dan Null Derek Bickhart John Cole Ben Rosen Jeff O'Connell

December 1, 2018

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December 2017: Changes to Evaluation System

Jana Hutchinson Jay Megonigal Ezequiel Nicolazzi H Duane Norman Kristen Parker Gaddis Paul VanRaden George Wiggans Dan Null John Cole Leigh Walton Rohith Shetty

December 1, 2017

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