Sheep Genetics Development Manager
The Sheep Genetics Development Manager is responsible for managing the development and continuous improvement of Sheep Genetics.
| Project start date: | 14 January 2019 |
| Project end date: | 14 December 2019 |
| Publication date: | 28 February 2023 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Eastern Australia |
Summary
This project will cover the engagement of Daniel Brown, Principle Scientist at AGBU, for three days a week to manage the Sheep Genetics business unit until a new Sheep Genetics manager is appointed. The project continues on from L.GEN.1711, which contracted Daniel to manage Sheep Genetics and be responsible for managing the development and continuous improvement of Sheep Genetics for 22 months.
Objectives
Manage the development and operations of Sheep Genetics.
Benefits to industry
Developing and implementing strategies, tools and services to increase the rate of genetic improvement for commercially relevant traits in the national sheep flock (wool and meat).
