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Genetics in the Paddock with Emily

Podcast Genetics in the Paddock with Emily
Emily Johnston
Welcome to "Genetics in the Paddock," the podcast where we dive deep into the fascinating world of livestock genetics and its impact on agriculture. Join us as ...
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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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  • The Best of Both Worlds: Eating Quality in Merinos with Dr. Sue Mortimer
    Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Dr. Sue Mortimer, a research scientist from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. In this episode, we discuss how to find the balance between wool production and eating quality traits and some of her research findings in improving carcass traits in Merinos.Sue takes us through the research findings from her extensive work done on eating quality in Merinos.  We also discuss overall liking scores, different cuts of meat and some of the genetic relationships discovered when considering a dual purpose Merino.Come along to hear Sue's discoveries on eating quality, how this work is being incorporated into indexes for producers to make selection decisions, and her thoughts on the future projecions. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about Sue's fantastic 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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  • The Importance of a Balanced and Holistic Approach to Genetic Improvement with Sally Martin
    Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Sally Martin, who is the Managing Director and Senior Consultant at SheepMetriX. In this episode, we discuss the the importance of a balanced approach to genetic improvement.Sally offers her own insights around how to balance data with visual assessment when making important purchases and navigating the use of genetic technologies and tools available. This episode also covers some common challenges, as well as how the industry has advanced over time.Come along to hear Sally's perspective sustainability, balanced selection, mulesing, genomics and more!. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to hear more about Sally's experience in the sheep industry, 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.Links related to this episode:SheepMetriX: https://www.sheepmetrix.com.au/
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