Department of Animal Sciences

AS 330 Animal Genetics

Spring 2008

Beef Cattle Simulation BCSV5

Instructions

Read the instructions carefully before you start

Excel Instructions

BCSPVBV5.EX_only

To download the programs click on
Download Simulation Programs.

A “File Download” window will appear, click on Save.
Enter the directory where you want the program and click Save.

After the downloading is complete open the folder where you saved the program.

You must rename the downloaded file BCSV5Install.ex_ to BCSV5Install.exe
Double click on the file BCSV5Install.exe .   This will extract the files.
Then double click on BCSV5.exe to run the program, which starts your simulation.


There will be two prompts:
   1) Enter your name
  2) Enter your ranch name (be creative)

You can delete BCSV5Install.exe immediately.
If you make a BIG mistake you can restart the simulation.

It is wise to make a backups of your .txt files after each generation

If you have problems call Dr. Gaskins or one of the TA's.

Department of Animal Sciences , 116 Clark Hall, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6310
Phone: 509-335-5523, Fax: 509-335-1082, Email