Overview
Background
Ben has been working with food production animals his entire career in both a clinical and research capacity. Initially, a mixed animal practitioner in northern NSW and the UK, he went on to complete a PhD in beef cattle genetics at UNE (Armidale). He then moved to Canada to work in research and development with Hendrix Genetics in poultry genetics. While in Canada he was an adjunct with the Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock (CGIL) at the University of Guelph and continues in that position supervising HDR candidates. He has been a registered veterinarian the UK, Canada and Australia and has experience across Europe and the Americas.
Research interests have included production animal disease diagnosis and control, economic modelling, breeding program design, phenotype optimisation and the application of genomics.
Availability
- Dr Ben Wood is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
- Masters (Coursework) of Veterinary Medicine, University of Melbourne
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Genetic parameters of feather corticosterone and fault bars and correlations with production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Abdalla, Emhimad A., van Staaveren, Nienke, Naim, Anna, Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2023). Genetic parameters of feather corticosterone and fault bars and correlations with production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Scientific Reports, 13 (1) 38, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-26734-6
2023
Journal Article
Investigation and Management of an Outbreak of Lead Intoxication in an Extensively Managed Beef Herd
Scrivens, Meghan M., Frith, David, Wood, Ben, Burren, Brian, Doust, Andrew J. and McGowan, Michael R. (2023). Investigation and Management of an Outbreak of Lead Intoxication in an Extensively Managed Beef Herd. Animals, 13 (1) 174, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ani13010174
2023
Conference Publication
A new haplotype resolved turkey genome using the novel trio-binning approach
Derks, Martijn F.L., Barros, Carolina, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin, Crooijmans, Richard P.M.A, Megens, Hendrik-Jan, Bink, Marco and Groenen, Martien A.M. (2023). A new haplotype resolved turkey genome using the novel trio-binning approach. International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 30), San Diego, CA United States, 13-18 January 2023.
2022
Journal Article
The usual suspects: co-occurrence of integument injuries in turkey flocks
Leishman, Emily M., Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and van Staaveren, Nienke (2022). The usual suspects: co-occurrence of integument injuries in turkey flocks. Poultry Science, 101 (11) 102137, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102137
2022
Journal Article
Describing the relationships among meat quality traits in domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations
Hiscock, Heather M., Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Adams, Sarah M., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Barbut, Shai (2022). Describing the relationships among meat quality traits in domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations. Poultry Science, 101 (10) 102055, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102055
2022
Journal Article
Applicability of single-step genomic evaluation with a random regression model for reproductive traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Makanjuola, Bayode O., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Applicability of single-step genomic evaluation with a random regression model for reproductive traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 13 923766, 923766. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.923766
2022
Conference Publication
Genotyping dead animals improves post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs
Sharif-Islam, M., van der Werf, J. H. J., Henryon, M., Chu, T. T., Wood, B. J. and Hermesch, S. (2022). Genotyping dead animals improves post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs . World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3 - 8 July, 2022. The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-940-4_779
2022
Conference Publication
Variation in male autosomal recombination in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Rochus, C.M., Wood, B.J. and Baes, C.F. (2022). Variation in male autosomal recombination in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3-8 July, 2022. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: WCGALP. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-940-4_592
2022
Conference Publication
Practical guideline for the euthanasia of poultry using cervical dislocation
Hewson, Kylie, Jenner, Rod and Wood, Ben (2022). Practical guideline for the euthanasia of poultry using cervical dislocation. Australian Veterinary Poultry Association (AVPA) Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 18-19 May 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Cyclosporin A prevents ovarian graft rejection, and permits normal germ cell maturation within the first 5 weeks post-transplantation, in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Hall, George B., Beeler-Marfisi, Janet, Long, Julie A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Bedecarrats, Gregoy Y. (2022). Cyclosporin A prevents ovarian graft rejection, and permits normal germ cell maturation within the first 5 weeks post-transplantation, in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 855164, 855164. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.855164
2022
Journal Article
Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle
Copley, James P., Engle, Bailey N., Ross, Elizabeth M., Speight, Shannon, Fordyce, Geoffry, Wood, Benjamin J., Voss-Fels, Kai P. and Hayes, Benjamin J. (2022). Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle. Translational Animal Science, 6 (2) txac035, 1-10. doi: 10.1093/tas/txac035
2022
Journal Article
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes relevant to body weight in female turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Abdalla, Emhimad A. E., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes relevant to body weight in female turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). PloS One, 17 (3) e0264838, e0264838. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264838
2022
Journal Article
Genetic parameters of white striping and meat quality traits indicative of pale, soft, exudative meat in Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Vanderhout, Ryley J., Leishman, Emily M., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Genetic parameters of white striping and meat quality traits indicative of pale, soft, exudative meat in Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 13 842584, 842584. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.842584
2022
Journal Article
Turkey ovarian tissue transplantation: effects of surgical technique on graft attachment and immunological status of the grafts, 6 days post-surgery
Hall, G. B., Long, J. A., Susta, L., Wood, B. J. and Bedecarrats, G. Y. (2022). Turkey ovarian tissue transplantation: effects of surgical technique on graft attachment and immunological status of the grafts, 6 days post-surgery. Poultry Science, 101 (3) 101648, 101648. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101648
2022
Conference Publication
The relationship between feather corticosterone and fault bar occurrence in purebred domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Naim, Anna R., Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine (2022). The relationship between feather corticosterone and fault bar occurrence in purebred domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Avian Research Symposium 2022, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 8-10 March 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Influence of post mortem muscle activity on turkey meat quality
Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., van Staaveren, Nienke, Barbut, Shai, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Influence of post mortem muscle activity on turkey meat quality. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 822447, 822447. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.822447
2022
Journal Article
Reliability of a white striping scoring system and description of white striping prevalence in purebred turkey lines
Vanderhout, Ryley J., Leishman, Emily M., Hiscock, Heather, Abdalla, Emhimad A., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Mohr, Jeff, Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and van Staaveren, Nienke (2022). Reliability of a white striping scoring system and description of white striping prevalence in purebred turkey lines. Animals, 12 (3) 254, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ani12030254
2022
Journal Article
The Prevalence of Integument Injuries and Associated Risk Factors Among Canadian Turkeys
Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2022). The Prevalence of Integument Injuries and Associated Risk Factors Among Canadian Turkeys. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 757776, 757776. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.757776
2021
Journal Article
Investigating inbreeding in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genome
Adams, Sarah M., Derks, Martijn F.L., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Marras, Gabriele, Wood, Ben J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Investigating inbreeding in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genome. Poultry Science, 100 (11) 101366, 101366. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101366
2021
Journal Article
Accuracy of genomic selection for reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Abdalla, E. A., Makanjuola, B. O., van Staaveren, N., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2021). Accuracy of genomic selection for reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science, 101 (2) 101601, 101601. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101601
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Insecticide resistance in Buffalo flies infesting Australian cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nigel Perkins, Dr Swaid Abdullah
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigations into diagnosis, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance of clinical mastitis in dairy herds in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joerg Henning, Dr Justine Gibson
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Master Philosophy
Buffalo fly insecticide resistance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nigel Perkins, Dr Swaid Abdullah
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Master Philosophy
Virtual reality teaching and its effect on veterinary students' practical outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Frances Shapter, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar, Dr Allison Stewart
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Doctor Philosophy
Survey of farmers¿ perceptions of gastrointestinal parasites and investigation of prevalence, impact, and control of these parasites on sub-tropical dairy cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes, Dr Rhys Parry, Dr Shahab Ranjbar Nezhad Isfahani, Dr Swaid Abdullah
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Doctor Philosophy
Survey of farmers¿ perceptions of gastrointestinal parasites and investigation of prevalence, impact, and control of these parasites on sub-tropical dairy cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes, Dr Rhys Parry, Dr Shahab Ranjbar Nezhad Isfahani, Dr Swaid Abdullah
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Genotype by environment interaction for beef cattle fertility traits in northern Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elizabeth Ross, Professor Ben Hayes
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