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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2010
Conference Publication
Genetic analysis of walking ability and mortality in the turkey
Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2010). Genetic analysis of walking ability and mortality in the turkey. 2010 PSA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO USA, 11-15 July 2010. New York, NY USA: Elsevier.
2010
Conference Publication
Genetic parameters for survival and leg strength in the turkey
Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2010). Genetic parameters for survival and leg strength in the turkey. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
The effect of breeder source flock age on 7-and 14-day turkey poult mortality
Wood, B. J., McIntyre, D. R. and Norwell, G. (2010). The effect of breeder source flock age on 7-and 14-day turkey poult mortality. 2010 PSA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO United States, 11-15 July 2010. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.
2009
Conference Publication
Calculating the prevalence of Mycoplasma iowae in a turkey breeding flock
Wilson, S.J. and Wood, B.J. (2009). Calculating the prevalence of Mycoplasma iowae in a turkey breeding flock. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Durban, South Africa, 10-14 August 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Profitable turkey production and animal welfare are not mutually exclusive and can be selected for simultaneously
Wood, B.J. (2009). Profitable turkey production and animal welfare are not mutually exclusive and can be selected for simultaneously. Poultry Science Keynote Symposium: Tomorrow’s Poultry: Genomics Physiology and Well Being., Raleigh, NC United States, 20–23 July 2009. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2009
Conference Publication
Seasonal based genetic regulation of reproductive traits in a male turkey line
Case, L.A., Kelly, M.J., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2009). Seasonal based genetic regulation of reproductive traits in a male turkey line. Joint Meeting ADSA CSAS ASAS, Montreal, QC Canada, 12-16 July 2009.
2009
Journal Article
Calculating economic values for turkeys using a deterministic production model
Wood, B. J. (2009). Calculating economic values for turkeys using a deterministic production model. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 89 (2), 201-213. doi: 10.4141/cjas08105
2009
Conference Publication
Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for bodyweight at different ages in turkeys
Wood, B. J. (2009). Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for bodyweight at different ages in turkeys. 2008 Canadian Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Guelph, ON Canada, 2008. Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Science Publishing.
2008
Conference Publication
Antibiotic treatment, small group size and strict biosecurity as a method to eradicate Mycoplasma and Salmonella from novel turkey breeding stock
Wood, B. J., Buddiger, N., van der Hoef, H., Kostal, C. J. and Ferenz, A. (2008). Antibiotic treatment, small group size and strict biosecurity as a method to eradicate Mycoplasma and Salmonella from novel turkey breeding stock. -, -, 2008. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.
2007
Conference Publication
Calculation of economic values for turkey breeding using a production model
Wood, B.J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Calculation of economic values for turkey breeding using a production model. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 23-26 September 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Using a web-based economic model to examine investment decisions in the turkey industry for both integrated and nonintegrated companies
Wood, B. J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Using a web-based economic model to examine investment decisions in the turkey industry for both integrated and nonintegrated companies. Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association/Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana de Produccion Animal/American Society of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX United States, Jul 08, 2007. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.
2007
Conference Publication
Optimising turkey parent stock selection for an integrated processing company and a non-integrated poult supply company
Wood, B. J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Optimising turkey parent stock selection for an integrated processing company and a non-integrated poult supply company. Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association/Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana de Produccion Animal/American Society of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX United States, Jul 08, 2007. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.
2006
Conference Publication
Company consolidation and the responsibility of the primary turkey breeders.
Wood, B.J., Wojcinski, H. and Buddiger, N. (2006). Company consolidation and the responsibility of the primary turkey breeders.. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 13-18 August 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
A bio-economic model for use in the turkey breeding, commercial growout and processing sectors.
Wood, B.J. and Buddiger, N. (2006). A bio-economic model for use in the turkey breeding, commercial growout and processing sectors.. 8th World Congress Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 13-18 August 2006.
2005
Conference Publication
Quantifying the selection response using a residual feed intake DNA marker for two Australian breeding objectives.
Wood, B.J., van der Werf, J.H.J. and Parnell, P.F. (2005). Quantifying the selection response using a residual feed intake DNA marker for two Australian breeding objectives.. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Noosa Lakes, QLD, Australia, 25 - 28 September 2005.
2004
Journal Article
Response to selection in beef cattle using IGF-1 as a selection criterion for residual feed intake under different Australian breeding objectives
Wood, B.J., Archer, J.A. and van der Werf, J.H.J. (2004). Response to selection in beef cattle using IGF-1 as a selection criterion for residual feed intake under different Australian breeding objectives. Livestock Production Science, 91 (1-2), 69-81. doi: 10.1016/j.livprodsci.2004.06.009
2004
Journal Article
Valuing DNA marker tested bulls for commercial beef production
Wood, B. J., van der Werf, J. H. J. and Parnell, P. F. (2004). Valuing DNA marker tested bulls for commercial beef production. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 55 (8), 825-831. doi: 10.1071/ar03268
2002
Conference Publication
Genetic and economic evaluation of IGF-1 as an indirect selection criterion in beef cattle
Wood, B.J., Archer, J.A. and van der Werf, J.H.J. (2002). Genetic and economic evaluation of IGF-1 as an indirect selection criterion in beef cattle. 7th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Montpellier, France, 19-23 August 2002.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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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
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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