2003 Ashley H. Sanders,* Frank A. Ross, H. Duane Norman Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Beltsville, MD Using the Internet for Exchange of Dairy Genetic Evaluations and Research Information for the Dairy Industry
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (2) A.H. Sanders 2003 AIPL Mission Develop and implement genetic evaluation of traits important to the US dairy industry Data collected industry-wide Information exchanged nationally and internationally
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (3) A.H. Sanders 2003 USDA Dairy Evaluations 1908 – National milk recording program 1959 – Evaluations using a computer 1997 – Launch of AIPL website Files/data distributed electronically 2001 – Website gets a face lift 2002 – Additional upgrades Spanish language content 2003 – Enhanced dynamic content
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (4) A.H. Sanders 2003 AIPL Web Traffic Since May 2003 Release: 28,000 Bull evaluation queries 10,000 Cow evaluation queries 30,000 Other data queries >300,000 server requests / mo 90% external traffic >20,000 on release day 6000 data queries 6000 data queries 2500 crawler accesses
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (5) A.H. Sanders 2003 Currently aipl.arsusda.gov Database queries Data exchange (Web and FTP) Summary lists and reports Documentation Search engine Lab facts, general information, kid’s corner
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (6) A.H. Sanders 2003 Why Web? Isn’t everybody? Greatest potential audience Highest bang for your buck Flexibility Adaptability
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (7) A.H. Sanders 2003 Website Management Assessment of resources computer, human, financial Identification of audience general, sub-groups Structural development System for evaluation and feedback Maintenance
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (8) A.H. Sanders 2003 Resources Dedicated web server Identify the web team administrator, developer, support staff Assess time commitment Document, document, document
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (9) A.H. Sanders 2003 Site Organization Front page Lobby Backdoor? Sidedoor? Who uses which door? Cafeteria line, buffet, drive-through? Usability
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (10) A.H. Sanders 2003 Management / Maintenance Watch for coffee stains Timely vs. Timeless Books and software On-line Resources: w3.org bignosebird.com Section 508 Compliance
ADSA Phoenix, Extension Education Section (11) A.H. Sanders 2003 Questions?