Copyright Restrictions (Lactanet Canada, 2020):
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This software is provided free of charge for the purpose of generating input
data required by Interbull to conduct international genetic evaluations of
dairy sires.  The software may also be used for related research, and may be
modified for research purposes or personal use.  However, distribution of
modified or unmodified versions of the software, either freely or for a fee,
is strictly prohibited without prior permission from Lactanet Canada.

This free software is available at:

https://www.cdn.ca/software/mtedc.html

Contact Lactanet Canada to purchase expanded software with additional features.


Warranty/Liability:
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This software comes with no warranty.  We hope it will be useful, but
cannot guarantee its perfection.  Substantial efforts have been made to
ensure the software is free of errors.  Lactanet Canada assumes no
liability for losses or damages that may result from any use or mis-use of
the software.


Installation:
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The program can be compiled on a unix/linux system as follows:

To compile the program type 'make'.
To check the installation type './check'.


Program Requirements and Options:
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Program features, input and output files are described in the file:

     crEDC_5g_Usage.txt

A list of programs enhancements in this version are summarized in the file:

     crEDC_5g_Revisions.txt

Available options are displayed by invoking the program with the -h option:

     ./crEDC_5g -h


Support:
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Please address comments and questions to:

Dr. Peter Sullivan
Lactanet Canada
psullivan@lactanet.ca
