2. Interbull CoP - Services Rendered by the Interbull Centre

2.1 Routine international genetic and genomic evaluations of dairy bulls will be computed for traits and breeds (where applicable) as specified in item 6, and distributed to participating organizations three times per year (item 7.3.1).

2.2 Test evaluation runs will be computed and distributed to participating organizations three times per year (item 7.3.1).

2.3 Coefficients (a- and b-values) for conversions between pairs of participating countries will be computed simultaneously to the international evaluations and distributed to participating organizations. Such coefficients can be used in the interim period between routine international evaluations, provided that no change in base definition has occurred in the participating countries.

2.4 International pedigree files will be collated on the basis of data provided by each participating organization and distributed at each routine and test evaluation runs (item 7.2.6).

2.5 Files with cross-reference information will be extracted from the pedigree database at each routine and test evaluation runs and distributed to NGECs together with the international predicted merits.

2.6 Verification of genetic trends by validation of national conventional and genomic (G)EBVs as a pre-requisite for data inclusion in international evaluations.

2.7 For the NGECs participating in genotyped-based evaluations, direct genomic value (DGV), polygenic effects, and genomically enhanced breeding values (GEBV) are computed and distributed in all routine evaluations.

2.8 For the NGECs participating in the genotype-based evaluations, imputed genotypes of male animals for each specific participating NGECs are computed and distributed in all routine evaluations.

2.9 Editing and publication of the Interbull Bulletin, containing the proceedings of Interbull annual meetings and technical workshops.

2.10 Maintenance of the Interbull web page and related online services.

2.11 Access to information on, and possibilities to discuss, national and international genetic/genomic evaluation procedures are provided through the PREPdb and at annually arranged Open Meetings.