:: BREAKING NEWS: International
Geneticist - Dr Geoff Pollott- to speak at Symposium
Wednesday 11.01.12
Cleanskin Sheep Australia (CSA) has secured Dr Geoff Pollott, Senior
Lecturer in Bioinformatics and Genetics, from the Royal Veterinary College,
University of London (UK), as a key speaker at the 2012 CSA Symposium.
Dr Pollott has worked in agricultural research and
development for over 35 years and will address the Symposium on the
genetics of wool shedding and selecting to achieve full shedding, a topic that has acquired much interest since
the inaugural Symposium in 2010.
His paper, "A suggested mode of inheritance for wool
shedding in sheep" (2011), the first ever paper published on the genetics of
wool shedding in sheep, is a result of working alongside commercial sheep
breeding groups interested in wool shedding - namely Sheep Improved Genetics
Ltd (SIG) and the Wiltshire Horn Improvement Group (WIG). Using his
knowledge to identify genetic mechanisms underlying wool shedding, Dr
Pollott's findings include that wool shedding in sheep is initially
controlled by one dominant "switch" gene.
Dr Pollott will address the Symposium on his findings
in producer terms with the opportunity for question time from the floor and
a discussion on future research opportunities within the cleanskin/fleece
shedding industry.
For more information contact CSA on (08) 8210 5231, or
visit the Symposium page.
:: 2012 CSA Symposium - REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Registrations are now open
for the 2012 CSA Symposium - Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March
The cleanskin/fleece shedding industry continues to be the industry
of choice for farmers looking for a lower level of management and easy care
alternative. This year CSA will further developed on its previous
Symposium's and "take your enterprise to the next level". The
program will focus on strategies and practices that can increase the overall
performance of cleanskin / fleece shedding sheep operations - but we don't
want you to think this is just for the 'big players'. CSA's ultimate aim is
to increase the understanding and knowledge of simple tools that can assist
your operation, maximize your flock potential and increase your economic
returns. We have incorporated a few different strategies to ensure you get
the answers you want, whether you are a large or small breeder, looking at
venturing into the world of cleanskin / fleece shedding sheep or purely
interested in the industry.
The 2012 CSA Symposium is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the
opportunities for cleanskin / fleece shedding breeds. It will also provide a
platform for interaction between like-minded people and a forum of
education.
Registrations are now open, closing date is 24th February.
To check out what's new, access the registration form and more information
visit our Symposium page
