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The past, present and future of sheep genomics in New Zealand with John McEwan

The past, present and future of sheep genomics in New Zealand with John McEwan

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If you want to know about sheep genetics in New Zealand, our guest this week, John McEwan, is the person to ask. John has been involved with genomics “since before genomics was a thing.”

From discovering key reproductive genes and rolling out DNA parentage, to the sequencing of the sheep genome and the industry adoption of genomic selection, John takes us through the milestones that have shaped New Zealand sheep breeding.

Tune in today to hear where we're heading next.



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