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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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.
2019
Journal Article
Single-step methodology for genomic evaluation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Abdalla, Emhimad E. A., Schenkel, Flavio S., Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Willems, Owen W., van As, Pieter, Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2019). Single-step methodology for genomic evaluation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 10 1248, 1248. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01248
2019
Conference Publication
A risk factor analysis of health traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) on Canadian farms
Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Ben J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander, Alexandra (2019). A risk factor analysis of health traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) on Canadian farms. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8 – 11 July 2019. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.393
2019
Conference Publication
Enhancing the efficiency of poultry production by optimising selection objectives and breeding strategies
Wood, Ben J., Emamgholi-Begli, Hakimeh, Abdella, Emhimad, Vanderhout, Ryley J. and Baes, Christine F. (2019). Enhancing the efficiency of poultry production by optimising selection objectives and breeding strategies. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8-11July 2019. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press . doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.376
2019
Conference Publication
Conceptual, theoretical, and applied aspects of genomic selection in turkeys
Baes, C.F., Schenkel, F.S., Abdalla, E.A., Emamgholi Begli, H., Harlander-Matauschek, A., Barbut, S., Adams, S., Leishman, E., Vanderhout, R., Yahiro, M., VanStaaveren, N. and Wood, B.J. (2019). Conceptual, theoretical, and applied aspects of genomic selection in turkeys. The 11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics (ESPG), Prague, Czech Republic, 23 – 25 October 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Genetic parameters for clutch and broodiness traits in turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo) and their relationship with body weight and egg production
Emamgholi Begli, H, Wood, B J, Abdalla, E A, Balzani, A, Willems, O, Schenkel, F, Harlander-Matauschek, A and Baes, C F (2019). Genetic parameters for clutch and broodiness traits in turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo) and their relationship with body weight and egg production. Poultry Science, 98 (12), 6263-6269. doi: 10.3382/ps/pez446
2019
Conference Publication
Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using transmission ratio distortion approach
Abdalla, E.A., Id-Lahoucine, S., Wood, B.J., Cánovas, A., Casellas, J. and Baes, C.F. (2019). Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using transmission ratio distortion approach. 37th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference, Lleida, Spain, 7 - 12 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Longitudinal analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Wood, Ben, Abdallah, Emhimad, Vanderhout, Ryley, Willems, Owen, Schenkel, Flavio and Baes, Christine (2019). Longitudinal analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QB, Canada, 15-18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
2019
Conference Publication
Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo): Data collection update
Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Ben, Barbut, Shai, Yahiro, Michelle, Mohr, Jeff and Baes, Christine (2019). Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo): Data collection update. Poultry Science Association 108th Annual Meeting , Montreal, QC Canada, 15-18 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Phenotypic correlations between meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Yahiro, Michelle, Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Ben, Baes, Christine, Mohr, Jeff and Barbut, Shai (2019). Phenotypic correlations between meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QC, Canada, 15-18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
2019
Conference Publication
Investigating factors associated with health traits in Canadian turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) flocks
Leishman, Emily, van Staaveren, Nienke, Adams, Sarah, Osborne, Vern, Wood, Ben, Baes, Christine and Harlander, Alexandra (2019). Investigating factors associated with health traits in Canadian turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) flocks. 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QB, Canada, 15 -18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
2019
Conference Publication
Genomic prediction of feed efficiency, body weight, breast meat yield and walking ability in a turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo)
Abdallah, Emhimad, Wood, Ben, Schenkel, Flavio, Vanderhout, Ryley, Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Willems, Owen and Baes, Christine (2019). Genomic prediction of feed efficiency, body weight, breast meat yield and walking ability in a turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 108th Annual Meeting , Montreal, QB, Canada, 15-18 July 2021. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
2019
Conference Publication
PSI-13 Allometric growth patterns in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) show no significant increase in total carcass meat yield
Vanderhout, Ryley J., Baes, Christine F., Mohr, Jeff S. and Wood, Ben J. (2019). PSI-13 Allometric growth patterns in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) show no significant increase in total carcass meat yield. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8-11 July 2019. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.589
2019
Conference Publication
Genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits: A project overview
Baes, Christine F., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Adams, Sarah M., Yahiro, Michelle, Leishman, Emily Mary, Abdalla, Emhimad A., Begli, Hakimeh Emamgholi, van Staaveren, Nienke, Balzani, Agnese, Willems, Owen, Peeters, K., Bink, M., Barbut, Shai, Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, van As, P. and Wood, Benjamin J. (2019). Genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits: A project overview. The Plant and Animal Genome XXVII Conference (PAG), San Diego, CA United States, 12 - 16 Jan 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Quantitative genetic analysis of reproductive traits on a male line of turkey
Tekin, C., Abdulla, E. A., Wood, B. J., Baes, C. F. and Rosa, G. J. M. (2019). Quantitative genetic analysis of reproductive traits on a male line of turkey. Plant and Animal Genome XXVII, San Diego, CA, United States, 12 - 16 January 2019.
2018
Journal Article
Comparing the behavioural organization of head pecking, severe feather pecking, and gentle feather pecking in domestic turkeys
Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin J., Widowski, Tina M., Guerin, Michele T. and Torrey, Stephanie (2018). Comparing the behavioural organization of head pecking, severe feather pecking, and gentle feather pecking in domestic turkeys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 204, 66-71. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.05.005
2018
Conference Publication
Insights into the turkey genome using SNP information
Wood, B.J., Willems, O.W., Marres, G., Abdulla, E.A. and Baes, C.F. (2018). Insights into the turkey genome using SNP information. 12th Turkey Science and Production Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, 21-23 March 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Characterization of runs of homozygosity and heterozygosity-rich regions in a commercial turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) population.
Marras, G., Wood, B.J., Makanjuola, B., Malchiodi, F., Peeters, K., van As, P., Baes, C.F. and Biscarini, F. (2018). Characterization of runs of homozygosity and heterozygosity-rich regions in a commercial turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) population.. 11th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Auckland, New Zealand, 7-11 February 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Changing breeding objectives in turkeys - yesterday, today and tomorrow
Wood, B.J. (2018). Changing breeding objectives in turkeys - yesterday, today and tomorrow. 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. Cary, NC, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.264
2018
Conference Publication
Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Vanderhout, R, Wood, B., Barbut, S. and Baes, C. (2018). Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.293
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
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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