Why genomics is game changing for beef breeders

Shan Goodwin
Updated May 18 2017 - 6:36pm, first published 4:50pm
Top animal scientist Dr Rob Banks says genomics has enormous potential but our competitors are on the trail too.
Top animal scientist Dr Rob Banks says genomics has enormous potential but our competitors are on the trail too.

SUPERCHARGED evaluations of how an animal will breed, courtesy of frontier DNA technologies, are paving the way for a radical speed-up of the rate of genetic progress in beef herds.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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