Speakers - Tuesday Afternoon
Professor Theo Meuwissen
Professor in Bioinformatics,
Dept. of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
Topic: Genomic selection methodology
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Dr Brian Wickham
Chief Executive,
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation Society
Shinagh, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
Topic: The use and implementation of genomics in Ireland
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Dr Bill Barendse
Senior Principal Research Scientist
Team Leader in Molecular Genetics
CSIRO Livestock Industries, St Lucia, QLD.
Topic: Selection for meat quality
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Professor Julius van der Werf
Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics
University of New England
Armidale, New South Wales
Topic: Genomic selection in sheep
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Professor Brian Kinghorn
School of Rural Science and Agriculture
University of New England. Armidale, NSW
Topic: Optimization of management - How can knowledge of genetics be utilised in optimizing management?
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Professor John P. Gibson
Director, Centre for Genetic Analysis and Application, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Topic: Will genomics reduce or worsen global food imbalances and genetic conservation?
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Dr Jennie Pryce
Senior Scientist
Victorian Department of Primary Industries
Bundoora, Victoria
Topic: Design of dairy breeding programs
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