This data set is used to accomplish genetic evaluations of Simmental cattle. In addition, data have been analyzed for traits such as gestation length and carcass measures. The ASA is currently collecting supplemental data on other characteristics such as cow weight, frame score, pelvic area, etc., which will become available to this research program. Recently, a multibreed evaluation program has been implemented that allows for genetic evaluations of individuals from different breeds. The Simmental data are currently being augmented by data from other breeds and from composite producers.
Data are also available for work on dairy cattle genetics.
These data include performance records of cows milking in many of the states in the Northeast. Animal Science 221 is a core course in the animal science program. Material includes Mendelian genetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. Animal Science 321 is a seminar course featuring speakers from Cornell and other institutions as well as from various industry groups. Animal Science 420 is a course designed to show students how to extract genetic information from data.