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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2013
Journal Article
Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions
Dalton, H. A., Wood, B. J. and Torrey, S. (2013). Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions. World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (4), 865-876. doi: 10.1017/s004393391300086x
2013
Journal Article
Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Wood, B. J. and Wilson, S. J. (2013). Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (4), 909-916. doi: 10.1017/s0043933913000913
2013
Journal Article
Assessment of residual body weight gain and residual intake and body weight gain as feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Willems, Owen W., Miller, Stephen P. and Wood, Benjamin J. (2013). Assessment of residual body weight gain and residual intake and body weight gain as feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Genetics Selection Evolution, 45 (1) 26, 26. doi: 10.1186/1297-9686-45-26
2013
Conference Publication
Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo)
Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P., Buddiger, N.J.H. and Wood, B.J. (2013). Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 102nd Annual Meeting , San Diego, CA United States, 22–25 July 2013. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2013
Conference Publication
Infrared thermography temperatures in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), correlated to feed intake but not to feed efficiency
Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2013). Infrared thermography temperatures in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), correlated to feed intake but not to feed efficiency. Poultry Science Association 102nd Annual Meeting , San Diego, CA United States, 22–25 July 2013. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2013
Conference Publication
Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions.
Dalton, H.A., Wood, B.J. and Torrey, S. (2013). Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions.. 6th Annual CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium, Guelph, ON Canada, 15 May 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Aspects of selection for feed efficiency in meat producing poultry
Willems, O. W., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2013). Aspects of selection for feed efficiency in meat producing poultry. World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (1), 77-87. doi: 10.1017/s004393391300007x
2013
Conference Publication
The effect of different management factors on the incidence of pendulous crops (PC) in commercial female turkeys
Steimling, Corissa A. , Hulet, R. Michael, Cravener, Terri L. , Wood, Ben and Buddiger, Nico (2013). The effect of different management factors on the incidence of pendulous crops (PC) in commercial female turkeys. International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, GA, United States, 28-29 January, 2013. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV.
2012
Journal Article
The investigation of ultrasound technology to measure breast muscle depth as a correlated trait to breast meat yield in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2012). The investigation of ultrasound technology to measure breast muscle depth as a correlated trait to breast meat yield in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Journal of Animal Science, 90 (10), 3410-3417. doi: 10.2527/jas.2011-4822
2012
Journal Article
Investigation of body surface temperature measured with infrared imaging and its correlation with feed efficiency in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2012). Investigation of body surface temperature measured with infrared imaging and its correlation with feed efficiency in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Journal of Thermal Biology, 37 (5), 397-401. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2012.02.007
2012
Conference Publication
Genetic and phenotypic parameters for residual body weight gain and residual intake and gain in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2012). Genetic and phenotypic parameters for residual body weight gain and residual intake and gain in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 101st Annual Meeting , Athens, GA United States, 9-12 July 2012. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2012
Conference Publication
Residual feed intake and gain a new feed efficiency parameter in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2012). Residual feed intake and gain a new feed efficiency parameter in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 101st Annual Meeting , Athens, GA United States, 9-12 July 2012. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2012
Journal Article
The genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Case, Lindsay A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Miller, Stephen P. (2012). The genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Genetics Selection Evolution, 44 2, 2. doi: 10.1186/1297-9686-44-2
2011
Journal Article
Genetic analysis of survival and fitness in turkeys with multiple-trait animal models
Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2011). Genetic analysis of survival and fitness in turkeys with multiple-trait animal models. Poultry Science, 90 (11), 2479-2486. doi: 10.3382/ps.2011-01604
2011
Journal Article
Random regression analysis of seasonal effects on reproductive genetics in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2011). Random regression analysis of seasonal effects on reproductive genetics in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Livestock Science, 140 (1-3), 24-31. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2011.02.004
2011
Conference Publication
In vivo estimation of breast muscle depth in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) using ultrasound technology and its correlation to breast meat yield
Case, L.A, Wood, B.J. and Miller, S.P. (2011). In vivo estimation of breast muscle depth in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) using ultrasound technology and its correlation to breast meat yield. Poultry Science Association 100th Annual Meeting , St. Louis, MS United States, 16–19 July 2011. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2011
Journal Article
A real-time automated system for monitoring individual feed intake and body weight of group housed turkeys
Tu, Xuyong, Du, Shuxin, Tang, Lie, Xin, Hongwei and Wood, Ben (2011). A real-time automated system for monitoring individual feed intake and body weight of group housed turkeys. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 75 (2), 313-320. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2010.12.007
2010
Journal Article
Determination of the optimum slaughter weight to maximize gross profit in a turkey production system
Case, L. A., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2010). Determination of the optimum slaughter weight to maximize gross profit in a turkey production system. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 90 (3), 349-356. doi: 10.4141/cjas10004
2010
Conference Publication
Genetic parameters of feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).
Case, L., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2010). Genetic parameters of feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
A comparison of innate immunity as shown by heterophil function in two turkey lines.
Wood, B.J., Genovese, K., He, H., Swaggerty, C., Nisbet, C. and Kogut, M. (2010). A comparison of innate immunity as shown by heterophil function in two turkey lines.. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.
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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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
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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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
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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