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The repository can be used to completely rebuild populations, perform corrective matings, or reintroduce lost bloodlines/broaden the genetic base.
- Holstein calves were generated in collaboration with Penn State, TransOva, and Select Sires to broaden the genetic base of the Holstein breed by reintroducing lost lineages
- This Dexter calf is the offspring of Jamie O'Callen, a 1977 born bull provided by NAGP for udder improvement and maintenance of genetic diversity of the breed
- The baby pigs are the progeny resulting from a complete line reintroduction by Purdue University as part of an effort to study a human disease
- Native Shorthorns born in the 1950's were provided to a breeder to broaden their herd's genetic base; semen from sons was collected and donated to NAGP
An important part of the NAGP mission is to increase genetic understanding of U.S. livestock:
GIS: Navajo Churro (PDF)
Pedigree & Cluster Analysis, Dairy Goats (PDF), Pigs (PDF)
Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) Graphs
Molecular Analysis:
Sheep (PDF)
Goats (PDF)
Pigs: Meishan (PDF)
Multi-breed Autosomal Analysis (PDF)
Multi-breed Y Chromosome Analysis (PDF)
