Genetics in the Paddock with Emily

• Double Trouble or Double Profit? The Science of Twinning in Cattle with Dr. Leo Cummins

  Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Dr. Leo Cummins, a retired scientist from the Victorian Department of Agriculture. In this episode, we discuss the history behind twinning in cattle from the 1980's, through to what is currently undergoing research.Leo discusses some of the twinning research over in Nebraska, USA, as well as some of the practical challenges that go alongside twinning in cattle.  We also discuss sustainability, growth rates of twins and some of the common misconceptions.Join us to listen to Leo's experience with twinner cattle and whether it might be an option for you. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about Leo's work, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice

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• Wrinkles, Weather, and Wool: The Genetics of Breech Strike in Merinos with Tracie Bird-Gardiner

  Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Tracie Bird-Gardiner, a Development Officer from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. In this episode, we discuss the significance of breech strike within the Australian Merino sheep industry including the practise of mulesing for controlling this issue.Tracie guides us through some alternative methods to mulesing, focussing on genetic selection and speaks about the tools we currently have available.  We also discuss the impact the environment has on the expression of breech strike and various indicator traits for breech strike.Come along to hear Tracie's findings around breech strike resistance research and how we can incorporate various strategies into breeding programs. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about Tracie's work, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!Research discussed:Greeff, J. C., et al. (2013). Dogs Can Differentiate Between Odours from Sheep that are Resistant or Susceptible to Breech Strike. 20th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG), War Memorial Conference Centre, Napier, New ZealandThis episode is produced by the Extensive Livestock Team within the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice

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• Breeders are Cheating the System with BREEDPLAN? With Dr. Matt Wolcott and Catriona Millen

  Join us for another very exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Dr. Matt Wolcott (Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit) and Catriona Millen (Agricultural Business Research Institute) for a mythbusting episode. We discuss common misconceptions that arise when using the BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation service for beef cattle.Matt and Catriona discuss several topics such as low heritability traits, low accuracy, cheating the system, breeding values being the only important factor and more.Join us to hear more about these common misconceptions, and what the explanations behind this proven and powerful technology are. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about how we can use genetics to make improvements and selection decisions, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!This episode is produced by the Extensive Livestock Team within the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.BREEDPLAN:  https://breedplan.une.edu.au/

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• From Data to Practice: Practical Applications for Breeding Programs with Professor Sam Clark

  Join us for another interesting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Professor Sam Clark in Quantitative Genetics, from the University of New England. In this episode, we discuss the importance and practical use of reference data sets, the value of genomics, breeding programme design and personal insights and reflections.Sam takes us through how he finds the balance between research and teaching.  We also discuss some of the biggest challenges, memorable moments and the importance of collaboration within the research space.Come along to hear Sam's experience, working in Quantitative Genetics across several species, including some of the important projects he's currently working on. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about Sam's insightful work, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!This episode is produced by the Extensive Livestock Team within the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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• PhD-NA? A PhD Perspective in Quantitative Genetics with Dr. Dominic Waters

  Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Dr. Dominic Waters, an Associate Professor in Quantitative Genetics at University of New England (UNE), and a recent PhD graduate. In this episode, we discuss the Dom's experience during his PhD, including some of the important work he dedicated his time to.Dom offers the unique insights of a recent PhD student who has now dived into the world of academia. He discusses his work that encompassed genotype by environment interactions, and why it was important to capture data across multiple environments for his studies. This is an episode of reflection, as well as some useful tips and tricks for those who might be wanting to take the leap into the world of research!Come along to hear Dom's insights on PhD experience and his research findings. Whether you're a producer, already in research, or thinking about genetics as a career option, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!This episode is produced by the Extensive Livestock Team within the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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