The Research Platform for Livestock Genomics

Helical gives research organisations a standardised, secure home for pedigree, phenotype, and genomic data—built to support multi-project collaboration, higher-level analysis, and the full lifecycle of a research programme.

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The challenge

The Challenges You Face

Inconsistent data storage across projects, students, and institutions

Combining data from disparate sources—on-farm tests, progeny tests, Halter, methane, and feed efficiency facilities

No clear path from raw data to higher-level analysis: variance component estimation, novel trait discovery

Researcher and student turnover leaving data stranded or inaccessible

Complex access requirements—individual students, classes, collaborators, and the wider scientific community

Demonstrating research infrastructure in grant applications

Manual workflows for common genetic queries—deleterious conditions, inbreeding coefficients, mating recommendations
The solution

How Helical Helps

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Standardised Data Repository

Store pedigree, phenotype, and genomic data in a consistent, structured format—across projects, datasets, and collaborating institutions.

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Multi-Source Data Integration

Bring together on-farm performance data, progeny test results, and outputs from specialist research facilities—Halter, methane chambers, feed efficiency trials—into one unified platform.

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Analysis-Ready Infrastructure

Data structured for variance component estimation, BLUP model development, novel trait analysis, and custom analytical pipelines via rich APIs.

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Granular Access Control

Grant access to individual students, entire classes, visiting researchers, or the broader scientific community—with full audit logs and role-based permissions.

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Research Continuity

Data stays with the institution, not the individual. Seamless handover as grad students and academic staff move on, and quick onboarding for incoming researchers.

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Genetic Analysis Tools

Built-in tools for querying deleterious conditions, calculating inbreeding coefficients, and running mating recommendations—no custom code required.

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Genetic Evaluation

Direct access to single-step genomic evaluation tooling for advanced genetic modelling and research-grade evaluations.

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Task Management

Coordinate research workflows across students, supervisors, and collaborators—track data collection tasks, submissions, and analysis steps in one place.

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Fundable Infrastructure

Helical can be cited as in-kind infrastructure in grant applications—recognised genomic platform with institutional credibility for funding bodies.
Why it works

Proven in Production

Trusted by leading agricultural universities and national breed improvement organisations

Supports multi-institution collaboration and cross-project data integration

Eliminates data loss from researcher turnover with persistent, institution-owned storage

Used as in-kind infrastructure for livestock genomics grant applications
The Genetics Operating System

Build Your Research Programme on Helical

Take control of your genomic data and modernise your breeding operations with Helical.

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