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2025

Journal Article

Effect of transformation of non-normal fitness trait data on the estimation of genetic parameters in turkeys

Hartono, Evan, Willems, Owen W, Bai, Xuechun, Wood, Benjamin J, Rekaya, Romdhane and Aggrey, Samuel E (2025). Effect of transformation of non-normal fitness trait data on the estimation of genetic parameters in turkeys. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. doi: 10.1111/jbg.12935

Effect of transformation of non-normal fitness trait data on the estimation of genetic parameters in turkeys

2025

Journal Article

Applied research note: predicting carcass portion weights for purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines using a 2D imaging system

Barbut, Shai, Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2025). Applied research note: predicting carcass portion weights for purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines using a 2D imaging system. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 34 (1) 100506, 100506-1. doi: 10.1016/j.japr.2024.100506

Applied research note: predicting carcass portion weights for purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines using a 2D imaging system

2024

Journal Article

Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of bacterial culture and the VetMAX™ MastiType Multi Kit in detecting Streptococcus uberis and Escherichia coli in milk samples from dairy cows with clinical mastitis in subtropical Australia

Imam, Tasneem, Horsman, Sara, Wood, Ben, Grewar, John D., Langhorne, Charlotte, Price, Rochelle, Wood, Caitlin, Henning, Joerg and Gibson, Justine S. (2024). Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of bacterial culture and the VetMAX™ MastiType Multi Kit in detecting Streptococcus uberis and Escherichia coli in milk samples from dairy cows with clinical mastitis in subtropical Australia. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 233 106358, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106358

Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of bacterial culture and the VetMAX™ MastiType Multi Kit in detecting Streptococcus uberis and Escherichia coli in milk samples from dairy cows with clinical mastitis in subtropical Australia

2024

Journal Article

The predicted benefits of genomic selection on pig breeding objectives

Sharif-Islam, Md, van der Werf, Julius H. J., Wood, Benjamin J. and Hermesch, Susanne (2024). The predicted benefits of genomic selection on pig breeding objectives. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 141 (6), 685-701. doi: 10.1111/jbg.12873

The predicted benefits of genomic selection on pig breeding objectives

2024

Journal Article

Investigating genotype by environment interaction for beef cattle fertility traits in commercial herds in northern Australia with multi-trait analysis

Copley, James P., Hayes, Benjamin J., Ross, Elizabeth M., Speight, Shannon, Fordyce, Geoffry, Wood, Benjamin J. and Engle, Bailey N. (2024). Investigating genotype by environment interaction for beef cattle fertility traits in commercial herds in northern Australia with multi-trait analysis. Genetics Selection Evolution, 56 (1) 70. doi: 10.1186/s12711-024-00936-0

Investigating genotype by environment interaction for beef cattle fertility traits in commercial herds in northern Australia with multi-trait analysis

2024

Journal Article

Genotyping both live and dead animals to improve post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs

Sharif-Islam, Md, van der Werf, Julius H. J., Henryon, Mark, Chu, Thinh Tuan, Wood, Benjamin J. and Hermesch, Susanne (2024). Genotyping both live and dead animals to improve post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs. Genetics Selection Evolution, 56 (1) 65, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12711-024-00932-4

Genotyping both live and dead animals to improve post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs

2024

Conference Publication

Genetic parameter estimates of postmortem muscle activity in purebred male turkeys (Meleagris gallopovo)

Lomas, Emily M., Jahnel, Ricarda E., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Willems, Owen W., Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin, Baes, Christine F. and Leishman, Emily M. (2024). Genetic parameter estimates of postmortem muscle activity in purebred male turkeys (Meleagris gallopovo). 2024 ASAS Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB, Canada, 21-25 July 2024. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.659

Genetic parameter estimates of postmortem muscle activity in purebred male turkeys (Meleagris gallopovo)

2024

Conference Publication

Leveraging genomics to advance the breeding of Canadian livestock

Leishman, Emily M., Jahnel, Ricarda E., Harlander, Alexandra, Willems, Owen W., Wood, Benjamin, Barbut, Shai, Schenkel, Flávio S., Miglior, Filippo, Gervais, Rachel, Stothard, Paul and Baes, Christine F. (2024). Leveraging genomics to advance the breeding of Canadian livestock. 2024 ASAS Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB, Canada, 21-25 July 2024. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.208

Leveraging genomics to advance the breeding of Canadian livestock

2024

Journal Article

Genetic architecture of white striping in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Vanderhout, Ryley J., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Leishman, Emily M., Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2024). Genetic architecture of white striping in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Scientific Reports, 14 (1) 9007, 9007. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-59309-8

Genetic architecture of white striping in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

2024

Journal Article

Investigating feather corticosterone and fault bars along the length of domestic male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers

Naim, Anna R., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, Baes, Christine F. and Leishman, Emily M. (2024). Investigating feather corticosterone and fault bars along the length of domestic male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 104 (3), 275-284. doi: 10.1139/cjas-2023-0106

Investigating feather corticosterone and fault bars along the length of domestic male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers

2024

Journal Article

Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis

Langhorne, C., Wood, B. J., Wood, C., Henning, J., McGowan, M., Schull, D., Ranjbar, S. and Gibson, J. S. (2024). Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis. Australian Veterinary Journal, 102 (6), 1-8. doi: 10.1111/avj.13322

Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis

2024

Journal Article

Bacterial culture and susceptibility test results for clinical mastitis samples from Australia's subtropical dairy region

Langhorne, Charlotte, Horsman, Sara, Wood, Caitlin, Clark, Rachael, Price, Rochelle, Henning, Joerg, Grewar, John D., Wood, Benjamin J., Ranjbar, Shahab, McGowan, Michael R. and Gibson, Justine S. (2024). Bacterial culture and susceptibility test results for clinical mastitis samples from Australia's subtropical dairy region. Journal of Dairy Science, 107 (2), 1151-1163. doi: 10.3168/jds.2023-23838

Bacterial culture and susceptibility test results for clinical mastitis samples from Australia's subtropical dairy region

2023

Conference Publication

Characterisation of the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genomic landscape

Rochus, Chrissy, Wood, B.J. and Baes, C.F. (2023). Characterisation of the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genomic landscape. Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomic Symposium 2023, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 14 November 2023.

Characterisation of the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genomic landscape

2023

Conference Publication

Comparing pedigree and genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection restricting the number of sires in pigs

Sharif-Islam, M., Henryon, M., van der Werf, J. H. J., Chu, T. T., Wood, B. J. and Hermesch, S. (2023). Comparing pedigree and genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection restricting the number of sires in pigs. Manipulating Pig Production XIX, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.09.060

Comparing pedigree and genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection restricting the number of sires in pigs

2023

Journal Article

Research note: analysis of body weight and walking ability in turkeys and the prediction of categorical responses across systematic effect classes using a linear threshold model

Soyalp, Samet, Hartono, Evan, Willems, Owen W., Wood, Ben J., Aggrey, Samuel E. and Rekaya, Romdhane (2023). Research note: analysis of body weight and walking ability in turkeys and the prediction of categorical responses across systematic effect classes using a linear threshold model. Poultry Science, 102 (10) 102993, 102993. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102993

Research note: analysis of body weight and walking ability in turkeys and the prediction of categorical responses across systematic effect classes using a linear threshold model

2023

Journal Article

Growth rate distribution and potential non-linear relationship between body weight and walking ability in turkeys

Soyalp, Samet, Hartono, Evan, Willems, Owen W., Bai, Xuechun, Wood, Benjamin J., Aggrey, Samuel E. and Rekaya, Romdhane (2023). Growth rate distribution and potential non-linear relationship between body weight and walking ability in turkeys. Animals, 13 (18) 2979, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/ani13182979

Growth rate distribution and potential non-linear relationship between body weight and walking ability in turkeys

2023

Conference Publication

A comparison between visual scoring and a digital object counting platform to estimate buffalo fly counts on cattle.

Feez, A. M., Randhawa, I., Perkins, N. R., Wood, B. J. and Abdullah, S. (2023). A comparison between visual scoring and a digital object counting platform to estimate buffalo fly counts on cattle.. 2023 ASP Annual Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 5-8 September.

A comparison between visual scoring and a digital object counting platform to estimate buffalo fly counts on cattle.

2023

Journal Article

Bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility results from bovine milk samples submitted to four veterinary diagnostic laboratories in Australia from 2015 to 2019

Langhorne, Charlotte, Gupta, Suman Das, Horsman, Sara, Wood, Caitlin, Wood, Benjamin J., Barker, Leslie, Deutscher, Ania, Price, Rochelle, McGowan, Michael R., Humphris, Mark, Ranjbar, Shahab, Henning, Joerg and Gibson, Justine S. (2023). Bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility results from bovine milk samples submitted to four veterinary diagnostic laboratories in Australia from 2015 to 2019. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10 1232048, 1232048. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1232048

Bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility results from bovine milk samples submitted to four veterinary diagnostic laboratories in Australia from 2015 to 2019

2023

Journal Article

A new haplotype-resolved turkey genome to enable turkey genetics and genomics research

Barros, Carolina P., Derks, Martijn F. L., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Crooijmans, Richard P. M. A., Megens, Hendrik-Jan, Bink, Marco C. A. M. and Groenen, Martien A. M. (2023). A new haplotype-resolved turkey genome to enable turkey genetics and genomics research. GigaScience, 12 giad051, 1-14. doi: 10.1093/gigascience/giad051

A new haplotype-resolved turkey genome to enable turkey genetics and genomics research

2023

Conference Publication

A comparison between the use of pedigree or genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection

Sharif-Islam, M., Henryon, M., Van der Werf, J.H.J., Sørensen, A.C., Chu, T.T., Wood, B.J. and Hermesch, S. (2023). A comparison between the use of pedigree or genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection. Twenty-Fifth Conference AAABG: Animal breeding at the crossroads, Perth, WA, 26-28th July. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.

A comparison between the use of pedigree or genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection