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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…

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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…

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December 2018: Changes to Evaluation System

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

December 1, 2018

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December 2017: Changes to Evaluation System

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

December 1, 2017

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