AGBU_GENE

R&D into systems for genetic evaluation and breeding to contribute to the improvement of productivity and product quality in Australia's livestock industry.

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Check out this new genetics podcast from @nswdpi . https://t.co/vxB4L5Kkss The first three episodes feature AGBU scientists David Johnston, Andrew Swan and Daniel Brown respectively with Emily Johnston hosting.

[NSW Livestock @NSW_Livestock]

Whether you're a seasoned producer, a curious consumer, or someone with a passion for science, this brand new podcast is your go-to source for understanding how genetics is revolutionising the way we breed livestock. Listen now on your favourite podcast app!

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Last month, national and international genetics experts gathered for the 2023 AGBU Summit to discuss Australia's approach for livestock sustainability indexes. 
You can now view the presentations videos here:
https://t.co/3cRLsuFNBF @UniNewEngland @meatlivestock @nswdpi

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Check out the article from @beefcentral on the @AGBU_GENE sustainability summit https://t.co/zxFgsAex1z keep your eye out for the highlights from the summit in the coming weeks. @UniNewEngland @nswdpi @meatlivestock #Sustainability #indexes #Sheep #beefcattle

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Congratulations @AGBU_GENE PhD student Zeinab Manzari who took out Peoples choice award at the UNE Final of the 3MT thesis competition. With a great talk titled “Profitability in the pasture: A Generic Investigation of Economic Traits in Australian Beef Cattle.”@UniNewEngland

[NSW Livestock @NSW_Livestock]

Attendees at a recent livestock conference were granted an exclusive opportunity to delve into early Southern Multi Breed Project data. Learn more: https://t.co/6t2QcBowu5

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Most of the @agbu_gene team at #aaabg2023. Big thanks to the organising committee for putting on such a fantastic conference. Hope to see you all in New Zealand at the next one. @UniNewEngland @nswdpi @meatlivestock

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

The Helen Newton Turner Medal is awarded to the @sheepGeekCP. Congratulations Mark Mortimer very well deserved. #aaabg2023 @meatlivestock @nswdpi @UniNewEngland

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

The Helen Newton Turner Bright Futures Award winner is Brad Walmsley from @agbu_gene / @nswdpi Congratulations!

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

🐮 Enjoyed hearing Li Li from @agbu_gene's talk at #aaabg2023! 🎤👨‍🔬 He discussed the SNP BLUP approach and how it helps estimate accuracies for genotyped animals. 🧬📈 allowing for fast and accurate estimates of accuracy @nswdpi @meatlivestock @UniNewEngland

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Excited to share the progress of the Southern Multi-Breed project at #aaabg2023! Brad Walmsley from @agbu_gene / @nswdpi has been involved in groundbreaking work, different breeds to unlock new insights into genetics and breeding. 🧬🐄 @UniNewEngland @meatlivestock

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Sam Walkom's fantastic presentation at #aaabg2023 where he discussed the use of DEXA technologies to enhance lean meat yield measurements! 🥩🔬 Exciting potential to augment current measurement methods in the field of agriculture. @agbu_gene @meatlivestock @nswdpi @UniNewEngland

[Bronwyn Clarke @bron_clarke]

Congratulations to all our #AAABG fellows - incredible contributions to livestock genetics from @Billandri2 , @AGBU_GENE, @AgResearchNEWS, @Sydney_Uni and @UniofAdelaide

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Was thrilled to hear Panoraia Alexandri @agbu_gene discuss the application of new IMF measurement in genetic evaluation of Australian lamb at #aaabg2023! 🐑🔬 Cutting-edge research with the potential to have enhanced lamb carcass recording @meatlivestock @nswdpi @UniNewEngland

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Just witnessed an incredible presentation by @agbu_gene David Johnston at #aaabg2023! 🐮📡 His research on remote sensing collars to measure puberty in northern cattle is very promising 🌟@UniNewEngland @nswdpi @meatlivestock

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

Day 3 of #aaabg2023 lots of @agbu_gene presenters today keep an eye out for some highlights.

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

📢🐑 Awesome talk at #aaabg2023 producer day by @agbu_gene's Peter Wahinya! 👏🌟 The exploration of visual traits' impact on ewe lifetime productivity was engaging and thought-provoking! 🧠🐾 It's fantastic to see how it sparked meaningful interactions within the crowd! 🗣️🤝

[AGBU_GENE @AGBU_GENE]

🌟 Exciting talk by Sara de les haras from @agbu_gene at #aaabg2023 producer day! 🐑🛰️ She's exploring innovative models to detect climate resilient sheep using satellite data. #Genetics #Livestock #ClimateResilience 🌍🐏 @UniNewEngland @nswdpi @meatlivestock

[Dr Jo Newton OAM @JoNewton89]

Steve Miller from @AGBU_GENE compares rate of genetic progress in Merino, Angus & Holsteins since commercialisation of genomics @AaabgConf #aaabg2023