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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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
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Ben Wood is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative protein ingredients to replace soybean meal for sustainable livestock production systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh, Professor Louw Hoffman
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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
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
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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2025
Master Philosophy
Objective method of estimation of Buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) load on cattle and surveillance of status of insecticide resistance in these flies.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nigel Perkins, Dr Swaid Abdullah
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Genotype by environment interaction for beef cattle fertility traits in northern Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Ross, Professor Ben Hayes
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