ASReml-SA: Software for Linear Mixed Model Analysis
Achieve accurate insights from complex data with ASReml-SA’s powerful linear mixed model tools in an intuitive interface.
New release
ASReml-SA 4.3 now available
Major performance improvements for genomic and multi-environment analyses.
Harness the power of REML analysis software
ASReml-SA is powerful statistical software specially designed for mixed models using Residual Maximum Likelihood (REML) to estimate the parameters. Linear mixed-effects models provide a rich and flexible tool for analysing many data sets commonly arising in animal, plant, and aqua breeding, agriculture, environmental sciences, and medical sciences.
ASReml-SA 4.2 - processing speed gains
Our latest release, ASReml-SA 4.2, has three times as much available memory as 4.1 and can therefore handle much larger data analyses. Plus with parallel processing and the ability to allocate memory to certain tasks, we’ve also made it much faster: check out the comparison table below to see the speed gains we’ve achieved for a selection of analyses.
ASReml-SA 4.2 delivers impressive gains in processing speed, with performance gains varying based on factors such as microprocessor, machine power, dataset size, and the type of analysis. The examples above illustrate the gains the ASReml team has quantified.
Why Choose ASReml-SA for Linear Mixed Model Analysis?
Optimised for Large-Scale Breeding Data
ASReml-SA is designed to handle extensive datasets, making it ideal for complex breeding trials and large genomic analyses. It efficiently processes high-dimensional models with greater memory capacity than R-based alternatives.
Fast and Efficient Mixed Model Analysis
Built for speed, ASReml-SA delivers rapid computations for linear mixed models, enabling breeders to process vast datasets with greater efficiency -essential for genomic selection and multi-environment trials.
Advanced Genomic Selection Capabilities
From pedigree-based analyses to genomic BLUP and single-step methods, ASReml-SA provides breeders with the precision needed to identify superior individuals and accelerate genetic gain.
Flexible Model Fitting for Complex Trials
Support for spatial analysis, multi-trait and multi-environment trials, random regression, and hierarchical models ensures ASReml-SA adapts to the most demanding breeding data structures.
Standalone Power Without Limitations
Unlike ASReml-R, ASReml-SA operates as a standalone program with a text-file interface, offering greater workspace capacity to tackle large-scale data without R environment constraints.
ASReml-SA Key Features
- Balanced and unbalanced longitudinal data
- Balanced and unbalanced experimental designs
- Univariate and multivariate animal breeding and genetics data (involving a relationship matrix for correlated effects)
- Repeated measures data (multivariate analysis of variance and spline type models)
- Multi-environment trials and meta analysis
- Regular or irregular spatial data
Why Should You Choose VSNi For Your Data and statistical Analysis?
VSNi is a global leader in data analysis solutions, trusted by thousands of researchers and breeders. ASReml-SA delivers you accurate, reliable results, backed by rigorous testing and continuous updates from leading statisticians.
Our software is fast, flexible, and built for complex breeding data, ensuring efficiency in genomic selection and trial analysis. With dedicated support, expert training, and comprehensive resources, VSNi helps you get the most insights out of your data.
ASReml-SA Case Studies
Our analytics software and consulting services are chosen by seed, plant, aqua and animal breeding companies worldwide to support and inform the development of new varieties, strains, stocks and breeds.
Enhancing genetic evaluation and selection for a corn seed company
Enhancing genetic evaluation and selection for a corn seed company
Nofima: vaccine reactions and innate resistance in Salmon
Atlantic salmon breeding company developing efficient vaccinations.
KWS is one of the world’s leading suppliers of seeds to the farming industry
VSNi provided a bespoke consultancy service to KWS to assist with…
Questions?
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Your industry is unique and we have the data analysis tools you need to draw the most value from your data. Contact our team if you have any questions, and we can guide you through getting the most out of your data with ASReml-SA.
Contact our team if you have any questions, and we can guide you through getting the most out of your statistics with ASReml-R.
ASReml-SA FAQs
What does SA Mean in ASReml-SA?
SA in the name ASReml-SA stands for “standalone”. ASReml-SA is a command line driven application for mixed models analysis that can be used to fit complex variance models. As ASReml-SA is a standalone application you can access more workspace than ASReml-R, making it useful for very large problems.
Which industries would benefit from using ASReml-SA?
There is a large range of industries that would benefit from using ASReml software to enhance their daily analysis tasks. These industries include evolution, education and geology.
How do you use ASReml-SA Software?
To find out how to use ASReml software, we have a large variety of resources available including E-learning, user guides and tutorial videos.
Knowledge Base
How to use ASReml-SA
Tutorial Videos
Free YouTube videos
e-Learning
ASReml-SA certification course
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