Breeders are Cheating the System with BREEDPLAN? With Dr. Matt Wolcott and Catriona Millen
Update: 2024-10-06
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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: emily.johnston@dpi.nsw.gov.au.
This information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.
BREEDPLAN: https://breedplan.une.edu.au/
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: emily.johnston@dpi.nsw.gov.au.
This information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.
BREEDPLAN: https://breedplan.une.edu.au/
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