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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2021
Conference Publication
Describing turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feather growth: implications for biomarker measurement
Leishman, Emily M. , van Staaveren, Nienke , McIntyre, Don R. , Mohr, Jeff , Wood, Benjamin J. , Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2021). Describing turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feather growth: implications for biomarker measurement. Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C) 2021, University of Guelph (Virtual), 13-14 May 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Selection for reproductive efficiency in turkeys and broiler chickens: egg production, hatchability and fertility
Makanjuola, Bayode O., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Baes, Christine F. and Wood, Benjamin J. (2021). Selection for reproductive efficiency in turkeys and broiler chickens: egg production, hatchability and fertility. Breeding Focus Workshop, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 11-12 May 2021. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit.
2021
Journal Article
Accuracy of breeding values for production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using recursive models with or without genomics
Abdalla, Emhimad A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Accuracy of breeding values for production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using recursive models with or without genomics. Genetics Selection Evolution, 53 (1) 16, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12711-021-00611-8
2020
Conference Publication
A validated ELISA method for detecting differences in feather corticosterone between turkey lines
Leishman, E. M., Freeman, N., Newman, A., Van Staaveren, N., Wood, B. J., Harlander, A. and Baes, C. F. (2020). A validated ELISA method for detecting differences in feather corticosterone between turkey lines. 71st Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Porto, Portugal, 1-4 December 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Describing the growth and molt of modern domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feathers
Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, McIntyre, Don R., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2020). Describing the growth and molt of modern domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feathers. Journal of Animal Science, 98 (12) skaa373. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa373
2020
Conference Publication
Prevalence of pecking injuries and footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks
Van Staaveren, N., Leishman, E. M. , Adams, S., Wood, B. J., Harlander, A. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Prevalence of pecking injuries and footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks. 71st Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Porto, Portugal, 1-4 December 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
PSIII-16 genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys
Abdalla, Emhimad, Makanjuola, Bayode, Wood, Benjamin, Baes, Christine F. and Vanderhout, Ryley J. (2020). PSIII-16 genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys. ASAS Annual 2020 Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.429
2020
Conference Publication
Single-step genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits
Baes, Christine , Schenkel, Flavio , Abdalla, Emhimad , Begli, Hakimeh Emamgholi , Harlander, Alexandra , Barbut, Shai , Adams, Sarah , Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley , Yahiro, Michelle , van Staaveren, Nienke and Wood, Ben J. (2020). Single-step genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits. ICQG 6 Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, November 2-13, 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using a transmission ratio distortion approach
Abdalla, E. A., Id-Lahoucine, S., Cánovas, A., Casellas, J., Schenkel, F. S., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using a transmission ratio distortion approach. Animal Genetics, 51 (6) age.13003, 876-889. doi: 10.1111/age.13003
2020
Journal Article
In ovo culturing of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) ovarian tissue to assess graft viability and maturation of prefollicular germ cells and follicles
Hall, G.B., Long, J.A., Wood, B.J. and Bedecarrats, G.Y. (2020). In ovo culturing of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) ovarian tissue to assess graft viability and maturation of prefollicular germ cells and follicles. Poultry Science, 99 (12), 7109-7121. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.09.014
2020
Journal Article
Research note: quantifying corticosterone in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers using ELISA
Leishman, Emily M., Freeman, Nikole E., Newman, Amy E.M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Research note: quantifying corticosterone in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers using ELISA. Poultry Science, 99 (11), 5261-5264. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.075
2020
Journal Article
Housing and Management of Turkey Flocks in Canada
van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Adams, Sarah M., Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Housing and Management of Turkey Flocks in Canada. Animals, 10 (7) 1159, 1159-17. doi: 10.3390/ani10071159
2020
Journal Article
Regulating appetite in broilers for improving body and muscle development – a review
Pas, Marinus F. W., Borg, Randy, Buddiger, Nico J. H., Wood, Benjamin J., Rebel, Johanna M. J., Krimpen, Marinus M., Calus, Mario P. L., Park, Jong‐Eun and Schokker, Dirkjan (2020). Regulating appetite in broilers for improving body and muscle development – a review. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 104 (6) jpn.13407, 1819-1834. doi: 10.1111/jpn.13407
2020
Journal Article
Farmers' perceptions about health and welfare issues in turkey production
van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Farmers' perceptions about health and welfare issues in turkey production. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7 332, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00332
2020
Journal Article
Germ cell dynamics during nest breakdown and formation of the primordial follicle pool in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Hall, G. B., Long, J. A., Wood, B. J. and Bedecarrats, G. Y. (2020). Germ cell dynamics during nest breakdown and formation of the primordial follicle pool in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science, 99 (5), 2746-2756. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2019.12.050
2020
Conference Publication
Estimating the heritability of meat quality traits in turkeys
Vanderhout, Ryley, Yahiro, Michelle, Wood, Benjamin, Barbut, Shai, Mohr, Jeff and Baes, Christine (2020). Estimating the heritability of meat quality traits in turkeys. 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.035
2020
Conference Publication
Assessment of runs of homozygosity and estimates of inbreeding in three purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines (PSIII-2)
Adams, S. M., Derks, M. F., Makanjuola, B. O., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Assessment of runs of homozygosity and estimates of inbreeding in three purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines (PSIII-2). 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.421
2020
Conference Publication
What do farmers think about health and welfare issues in turkey production?
van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Adams, Sarah, Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). What do farmers think about health and welfare issues in turkey production?. In: Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 20-22 July 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Ovarian auto- and allotransplantation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to evaluate surgical techniques and graft rejection
Hall, George B., Long, Julie A., Wood, Ben J. and Bedecarrats, Gregoy Y. (2020). Ovarian auto- and allotransplantation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to evaluate surgical techniques and graft rejection. In: Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 20-22 July 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys
Abdulla, E. A, Makanjuola, B. O., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys. In: 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 19-23 July 2020.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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
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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