United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service


National Animal Germplasm Program

Tools for Decision Support


Animal Request Decision Tool

Allows users to search for animals that meet their criteria in order to make a germplasm request.

Compare Animals

Allows the user to compare two or more animals.

Pedigree

Surf the pedigree of an animal in the repository.

Coefficient of Relationship

Look at the relationship between animals in the repository.

Germplasm Protocols

Documents describing the handling of animal germplasm.


What You Will See

Example of the Compare Animals Report


Compare measurements on from 2 to 5 different animals. You can specify animals by Repository ID if you know it, or you can search for animals by taxonomy or by identification. This is a complete report showing everything we know about the selected animals.


Example of the Pedigree Chart


Display the family tree for an animal you specify. You will see the ancestors and descendants in graphical form. The “more info…” link generates a pop-up window showing animal details, observations, and cryopreserved germplasm. You can also explore the pedigree by selecting an ancestor or a descendant.


Example of the Coefficient of Relationship Chart


How closely related are two animals? This report shows the genetic relationship coefficient between two animals. You can also search for animals that are related to a specified degree.