Format for the traits file generated by gtconvert.py

Starting position

Field description

Format

Example

1

Trait

Character 3

mil

5

Trait heritability

Real 6.4

0.3600

12

Evaluation date

Integer 8

20121201

21

Type of dependent variable used

Character 2

GM

24

Birth year for test bulls

Integer 4

2004

26

Inclusion of type 21+22 bulls in test group

Character 1

N