Type of genetic resources
- Animal genetic resources (AnGR)
Contact details of the database/inventory
Name: Margaret Hargreaves
Address: Inkberrow WR7 4EG England
Phone number: 01386 792123
Email [1]
Contact details of IT manager of the database
Name: Margaret Hargreaves
Address: Inkberrow WR7 4EG England
Phone number: 01386 792123
Email
Database history
Date of establishment of the DB: 1991 – 2000
Motivations for the creation of the DB: To provide tools for pedigree Breed Societies to manage their pedigree databases and make that information available to their members via an interactive website.
Database content
Predominant geographic origin of the material in the DB: National
Type of collections/populations stored in the DB:
- ex situ
- in situ
- on-farm
Total number of accessions documented:
- 100,000
Type of data included in the database:
- Registration
- Passport data
- Phenotypic data
- Semen
Evolution of the number of records over the last 10 years: Large increase
Database usage
Average yearly number of users:
Internal users: 60
External users: 10000
Frequency, how often users is consulting the DB: < 20 times
Evolution of the number of users over the last 10 years: Large increase
User interface
Access options offer by the DB:
- Internal (in the managing organisation) access via LAN
- External via Internet but based on a restricted access
- Public via Internet
Is the DB accessible in English: Yes
Tools
Database management software: Breed Society Record / Semen Management
Name of the DB webserver: Grassroots Systems Ltd
Name of the DB content management system: Grassroots Systems Ltd