Applied Genomics for Sustainable Livestock Breeding
The CRCs for Beef Genetic Technologies, Sheep Industry Innovation and Dairy Futures are hosting this one-off international event as one of the Sir Mark Oliphant Conference Series which is supported by the Australian Government’s International Science Linkages – Science Academies Program.
Since 2006, livestock genomics research has experienced tumultuous changes in the genomics technology platforms, the way in which scientists need to undertake their research as well as the way in which the new genomics technologies are being delivered and used by the livestock industries globally.
From July 2010, livestock genomics researchers will have their first opportunity to 'catch up' to human medical researchers, through use of a greatly expanded bovine SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) panel, which has now become available some 2-3 years after its initial use in human medical applications.
This international event will review research progress and delivery of livestock genomics research applications, specifically for the beef and dairy cattle and sheep industries globally. Due to the very rapid changes in genomics technologies over recent years, the timing of this conference is unsurpassed.
