The University of Queensland

Investigating feather corticosterone and fault bars along the length of domestic male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers

Naim, Anna R., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, Baes, Christine F. and Leishman, Emily M. (2024). Investigating feather corticosterone and fault bars along the length of domestic male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. doi: 10.1139/cjas-2023-0106

Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis

Langhorne, C., Wood, B. J., Wood, C., Henning, J., McGowan, M., Schull, D., Ranjbar, S. and Gibson, J. S. (2024). Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis. Australian Veterinary Journal, 1-8. doi: 10.1111/avj.13322

Bacterial culture and susceptibility test results for clinical mastitis samples from Australia's subtropical dairy region

Langhorne, Charlotte, Horsman, Sara, Wood, Caitlin, Clark, Rachael, Price, Rochelle, Henning, Joerg, Grewar, John D., Wood, Benjamin J., Ranjbar, Shahab, McGowan, Michael R. and Gibson, Justine S. (2024). Bacterial culture and susceptibility test results for clinical mastitis samples from Australia's subtropical dairy region. Journal of Dairy Science, 107 (2), 1151-1163. doi: 10.3168/jds.2023-23838

Research note: analysis of body weight and walking ability in turkeys and the prediction of categorical responses across systematic effect classes using a linear threshold model

Soyalp, Samet, Hartono, Evan, Willems, Owen W., Wood, Ben J., Aggrey, Samuel E. and Rekaya, Romdhane (2023). Research note: analysis of body weight and walking ability in turkeys and the prediction of categorical responses across systematic effect classes using a linear threshold model. Poultry Science, 102 (10) 102993, 102993. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102993

Growth rate distribution and potential non-linear relationship between body weight and walking ability in turkeys

Soyalp, Samet, Hartono, Evan, Willems, Owen W., Bai, Xuechun, Wood, Benjamin J., Aggrey, Samuel E. and Rekaya, Romdhane (2023). Growth rate distribution and potential non-linear relationship between body weight and walking ability in turkeys. Animals, 13 (18) 2979, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/ani13182979

Bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility results from bovine milk samples submitted to four veterinary diagnostic laboratories in Australia from 2015 to 2019

Langhorne, Charlotte, Gupta, Suman Das, Horsman, Sara, Wood, Caitlin, Wood, Benjamin J., Barker, Leslie, Deutscher, Ania, Price, Rochelle, McGowan, Michael R., Humphris, Mark, Ranjbar, Shahab, Henning, Joerg and Gibson, Justine S. (2023). Bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility results from bovine milk samples submitted to four veterinary diagnostic laboratories in Australia from 2015 to 2019. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10 1232048, 1232048. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1232048

A new haplotype-resolved turkey genome to enable turkey genetics and genomics research

Barros, Carolina P., Derks, Martijn F. L., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Crooijmans, Richard P. M. A., Megens, Hendrik-Jan, Bink, Marco C. A. M. and Groenen, Martien A. M. (2023). A new haplotype-resolved turkey genome to enable turkey genetics and genomics research. GigaScience, 12 giad051, 1-14. doi: 10.1093/gigascience/giad051

Genetic parameters of feather corticosterone and fault bars and correlations with production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Abdalla, Emhimad A., van Staaveren, Nienke, Naim, Anna, Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2023). Genetic parameters of feather corticosterone and fault bars and correlations with production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Scientific Reports, 13 (1) 38, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-26734-6

Investigation and Management of an Outbreak of Lead Intoxication in an Extensively Managed Beef Herd

Scrivens, Meghan M., Frith, David, Wood, Ben, Burren, Brian, Doust, Andrew J. and McGowan, Michael R. (2023). Investigation and Management of an Outbreak of Lead Intoxication in an Extensively Managed Beef Herd. Animals, 13 (1) 174, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ani13010174

The usual suspects: co-occurrence of integument injuries in turkey flocks

Leishman, Emily M., Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and van Staaveren, Nienke (2022). The usual suspects: co-occurrence of integument injuries in turkey flocks. Poultry Science, 101 (11) 102137, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102137

Describing the relationships among meat quality traits in domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations

Hiscock, Heather M., Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., Adams, Sarah M., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Barbut, Shai (2022). Describing the relationships among meat quality traits in domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations. Poultry Science, 101 (10) 102055, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102055

Applicability of single-step genomic evaluation with a random regression model for reproductive traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Makanjuola, Bayode O., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Applicability of single-step genomic evaluation with a random regression model for reproductive traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 13 923766, 923766. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.923766

Cyclosporin A prevents ovarian graft rejection, and permits normal germ cell maturation within the first 5 weeks post-transplantation, in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Hall, George B., Beeler-Marfisi, Janet, Long, Julie A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Bedecarrats, Gregoy Y. (2022). Cyclosporin A prevents ovarian graft rejection, and permits normal germ cell maturation within the first 5 weeks post-transplantation, in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 855164, 855164. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.855164

Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle

Copley, James P., Engle, Bailey N., Ross, Elizabeth M., Speight, Shannon, Fordyce, Geoffry, Wood, Benjamin J., Voss-Fels, Kai P. and Hayes, Benjamin J. (2022). Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle. Translational Animal Science, 6 (2) txac035, 1-10. doi: 10.1093/tas/txac035

Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes relevant to body weight in female turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Abdalla, Emhimad A. E., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes relevant to body weight in female turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). PloS One, 17 (3) e0264838, e0264838. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264838

Genetic parameters of white striping and meat quality traits indicative of pale, soft, exudative meat in Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Vanderhout, Ryley J., Leishman, Emily M., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Genetic parameters of white striping and meat quality traits indicative of pale, soft, exudative meat in Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 13 842584, 842584. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.842584

Turkey ovarian tissue transplantation: effects of surgical technique on graft attachment and immunological status of the grafts, 6 days post-surgery

Hall, G. B., Long, J. A., Susta, L., Wood, B. J. and Bedecarrats, G. Y. (2022). Turkey ovarian tissue transplantation: effects of surgical technique on graft attachment and immunological status of the grafts, 6 days post-surgery. Poultry Science, 101 (3) 101648, 101648. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101648

Influence of post mortem muscle activity on turkey meat quality

Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley J., van Staaveren, Nienke, Barbut, Shai, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2022). Influence of post mortem muscle activity on turkey meat quality. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 822447, 822447. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.822447

Reliability of a white striping scoring system and description of white striping prevalence in purebred turkey lines

Vanderhout, Ryley J., Leishman, Emily M., Hiscock, Heather, Abdalla, Emhimad A., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Mohr, Jeff, Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, Barbut, Shai, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and van Staaveren, Nienke (2022). Reliability of a white striping scoring system and description of white striping prevalence in purebred turkey lines. Animals, 12 (3) 254, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ani12030254

The Prevalence of Integument Injuries and Associated Risk Factors Among Canadian Turkeys

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2022). The Prevalence of Integument Injuries and Associated Risk Factors Among Canadian Turkeys. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 757776, 757776. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.757776

Accuracy of genomic selection for reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Abdalla, E. A., Makanjuola, B. O., van Staaveren, N., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2021). Accuracy of genomic selection for reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science, 101 (2) 101601, 101601. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101601

Investigating inbreeding in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genome

Adams, Sarah M., Derks, Martijn F.L., Makanjuola, Bayode O., Marras, Gabriele, Wood, Ben J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Investigating inbreeding in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) genome. Poultry Science, 100 (11) 101366, 101366. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101366

Meta-analysis to predict the effects of temperature stress on meat quality of poultry

Leishman, Emily M., Ellis, Jennifer, van Staaveren, Nienke, Barbut, Shai, Vanderhout, Ryley J., Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Meta-analysis to predict the effects of temperature stress on meat quality of poultry. Poultry Science, 100 (11) 101471, 101471. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101471

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Footpad Dermatitis in Canadian Turkeys

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2021). A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Footpad Dermatitis in Canadian Turkeys. Frontiers in Animal Science, 2 726907. doi: 10.3389/fanim.2021.726907

Genetic analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using a single-step genomic random regression model

Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Schaeffer, Lawrence R., Abdalla, Emhimad, Lozada-Soto, Emmanuel A., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Genetic analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using a single-step genomic random regression model. Genetics Selection Evolution, 53 (1) 61, 61. doi: 10.1186/s12711-021-00655-w

The effect of egg laying on feather and plasma corticosterone concentrations in Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hens

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Freeman, Nikole E., Newman, Amy E. M., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). The effect of egg laying on feather and plasma corticosterone concentrations in Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hens. Animals, 11 (7) 1892, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ani11071892

Accuracy of breeding values for production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using recursive models with or without genomics

Abdalla, Emhimad A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Accuracy of breeding values for production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using recursive models with or without genomics. Genetics Selection Evolution, 53 (1) 16, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12711-021-00611-8

Describing the growth and molt of modern domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feathers

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, McIntyre, Don R., Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2020). Describing the growth and molt of modern domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feathers. Journal of Animal Science, 98 (12) skaa373. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa373

Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using a transmission ratio distortion approach

Abdalla, E. A., Id-Lahoucine, S., Cánovas, A., Casellas, J., Schenkel, F. S., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using a transmission ratio distortion approach. Animal Genetics, 51 (6) age.13003, 876-889. doi: 10.1111/age.13003

In ovo culturing of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) ovarian tissue to assess graft viability and maturation of prefollicular germ cells and follicles

Hall, G.B., Long, J.A., Wood, B.J. and Bedecarrats, G.Y. (2020). In ovo culturing of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) ovarian tissue to assess graft viability and maturation of prefollicular germ cells and follicles. Poultry Science, 99 (12), 7109-7121. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.09.014

Research note: quantifying corticosterone in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers using ELISA

Leishman, Emily M., Freeman, Nikole E., Newman, Amy E.M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Research note: quantifying corticosterone in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) feathers using ELISA. Poultry Science, 99 (11), 5261-5264. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.075

Housing and Management of Turkey Flocks in Canada

van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Adams, Sarah M., Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Housing and Management of Turkey Flocks in Canada. Animals, 10 (7) 1159, 1159-17. doi: 10.3390/ani10071159

Regulating appetite in broilers for improving body and muscle development – a review

Pas, Marinus F. W., Borg, Randy, Buddiger, Nico J. H., Wood, Benjamin J., Rebel, Johanna M. J., Krimpen, Marinus M., Calus, Mario P. L., Park, Jong‐Eun and Schokker, Dirkjan (2020). Regulating appetite in broilers for improving body and muscle development – a review. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 104 (6) jpn.13407, 1819-1834. doi: 10.1111/jpn.13407

Farmers' perceptions about health and welfare issues in turkey production

van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Farmers' perceptions about health and welfare issues in turkey production. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7 332, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00332

Germ cell dynamics during nest breakdown and formation of the primordial follicle pool in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Hall, G. B., Long, J. A., Wood, B. J. and Bedecarrats, G. Y. (2020). Germ cell dynamics during nest breakdown and formation of the primordial follicle pool in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science, 99 (5), 2746-2756. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2019.12.050

Single-step methodology for genomic evaluation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Abdalla, Emhimad E. A., Schenkel, Flavio S., Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Willems, Owen W., van As, Pieter, Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Benjamin J. and Baes, Christine F. (2019). Single-step methodology for genomic evaluation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Frontiers in Genetics, 10 1248, 1248. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01248

Genetic parameters for clutch and broodiness traits in turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo) and their relationship with body weight and egg production

Emamgholi Begli, H, Wood, B J, Abdalla, E A, Balzani, A, Willems, O, Schenkel, F, Harlander-Matauschek, A and Baes, C F (2019). Genetic parameters for clutch and broodiness traits in turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo) and their relationship with body weight and egg production. Poultry Science, 98 (12), 6263-6269. doi: 10.3382/ps/pez446

Comparing the behavioural organization of head pecking, severe feather pecking, and gentle feather pecking in domestic turkeys

Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin J., Widowski, Tina M., Guerin, Michele T. and Torrey, Stephanie (2018). Comparing the behavioural organization of head pecking, severe feather pecking, and gentle feather pecking in domestic turkeys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 204, 66-71. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.05.005

An analysis of beak shape variation in two ages of domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using landmark-based geometric morphometrics

Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin J., Widowski, Tina M., Guerin, Michele T. and Torrey, Stephanie (2017). An analysis of beak shape variation in two ages of domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using landmark-based geometric morphometrics. Plos One, 12 (9) e0185159, e0185159. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185159

Changes in leg health, skin, and plumage condition in domestic male turkeys of varying body weights

Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin J., Widowski, Tina M., Guerin, Michele T. and Torrey, Stephanie (2016). Changes in leg health, skin, and plumage condition in domestic male turkeys of varying body weights. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 178, 40-50. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2016.02.010

Validation of HOBO Pendant (R) data loggers for automated step detection in two age classes of male turkeys: growers and finishers

Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin J., Dickey, James P. and Torrey, Stephanie (2016). Validation of HOBO Pendant (R) data loggers for automated step detection in two age classes of male turkeys: growers and finishers. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 176, 63-69. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2015.12.005

Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, O. W., Buddiger, N. J. H. and Wood, B. J. (2014). Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo). British Poultry Science, 55 (6), 715-719. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2014.966058

Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions

Dalton, H. A., Wood, B. J. and Torrey, S. (2013). Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions. World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (4), 865-876. doi: 10.1017/s004393391300086x

Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Wood, B. J. and Wilson, S. J. (2013). Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (4), 909-916. doi: 10.1017/s0043933913000913

Assessment of residual body weight gain and residual intake and body weight gain as feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, Owen W., Miller, Stephen P. and Wood, Benjamin J. (2013). Assessment of residual body weight gain and residual intake and body weight gain as feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Genetics Selection Evolution, 45 (1) 26, 26. doi: 10.1186/1297-9686-45-26

Aspects of selection for feed efficiency in meat producing poultry

Willems, O. W., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2013). Aspects of selection for feed efficiency in meat producing poultry. World's Poultry Science Journal, 69 (1), 77-87. doi: 10.1017/s004393391300007x

The investigation of ultrasound technology to measure breast muscle depth as a correlated trait to breast meat yield in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2012). The investigation of ultrasound technology to measure breast muscle depth as a correlated trait to breast meat yield in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Journal of Animal Science, 90 (10), 3410-3417. doi: 10.2527/jas.2011-4822

Investigation of body surface temperature measured with infrared imaging and its correlation with feed efficiency in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2012). Investigation of body surface temperature measured with infrared imaging and its correlation with feed efficiency in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Journal of Thermal Biology, 37 (5), 397-401. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2012.02.007

The genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Case, Lindsay A., Wood, Benjamin J. and Miller, Stephen P. (2012). The genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Genetics Selection Evolution, 44 2, 2. doi: 10.1186/1297-9686-44-2

Genetic analysis of survival and fitness in turkeys with multiple-trait animal models

Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2011). Genetic analysis of survival and fitness in turkeys with multiple-trait animal models. Poultry Science, 90 (11), 2479-2486. doi: 10.3382/ps.2011-01604

Random regression analysis of seasonal effects on reproductive genetics in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Case, L. A., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2011). Random regression analysis of seasonal effects on reproductive genetics in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Livestock Science, 140 (1-3), 24-31. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2011.02.004

A real-time automated system for monitoring individual feed intake and body weight of group housed turkeys

Tu, Xuyong, Du, Shuxin, Tang, Lie, Xin, Hongwei and Wood, Ben (2011). A real-time automated system for monitoring individual feed intake and body weight of group housed turkeys. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 75 (2), 313-320. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2010.12.007

Determination of the optimum slaughter weight to maximize gross profit in a turkey production system

Case, L. A., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2010). Determination of the optimum slaughter weight to maximize gross profit in a turkey production system. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 90 (3), 349-356. doi: 10.4141/cjas10004

Factors affecting breast meat yield in turkeys

Case, L. A., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2010). Factors affecting breast meat yield in turkeys. World's Poultry Science Journal, 66 (2), 189-201. doi: 10.1017/s0043933910000255

Genotype x environment interaction as it relates to egg production in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Case, L. A., Kelly, M. J., Miller, S. P. and Wood, B. J. (2010). Genotype x environment interaction as it relates to egg production in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Journal of Animal Science, 88 (6), 1957-1966. doi: 10.2527/jas.2009-2004

Calculating economic values for turkeys using a deterministic production model

Wood, B. J. (2009). Calculating economic values for turkeys using a deterministic production model. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 89 (2), 201-213. doi: 10.4141/cjas08105

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

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

Comparing pedigree and genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection restricting the number of sires in pigs

Sharif-Islam, M., Henryon, M., van der Werf, J. H. J., Chu, T. T., Wood, B. J. and Hermesch, S. (2023). Comparing pedigree and genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection restricting the number of sires in pigs. Manipulating Pig Production XIX, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.09.060

A comparison between visual scoring and a digital object counting platform to estimate buffalo fly counts on cattle.

Feez, A. M., Randhawa, I., Perkins, N. R., Wood, B. J. and Abdullah, S. (2023). A comparison between visual scoring and a digital object counting platform to estimate buffalo fly counts on cattle.. 2023 ASP Annual Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 5-8 September.

A comparison between the use of pedigree or genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection

Sharif-Islam, M., Henryon, M., Van der Werf, J.H.J., Sørensen, A.C., Chu, T.T., Wood, B.J. and Hermesch, S. (2023). A comparison between the use of pedigree or genomic relationships to control inbreeding in optimum-contribution selection. Twenty-Fifth Conference AAABG: Animal breeding at the crossroads, Perth, WA, 26-28th July. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.

Antimicrobial susceptibility of common mastitis-causing bacteria in dairy cows in subtropical dairy region of Australia

Langhorne, Charlotte, Horsman, Sara, Price, Rochelle, Ranjbar, Shahab, Wood, Benjamin J., Henning, Joerg and Gibson, Justine S. (2023). Antimicrobial susceptibility of common mastitis-causing bacteria in dairy cows in subtropical dairy region of Australia. Antimicrobials 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-25 February 2023.

A new haplotype resolved turkey genome using the novel trio-binning approach

Derks, Martijn F.L., Barros, Carolina, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Benjamin, Crooijmans, Richard P.M.A, Megens, Hendrik-Jan, Bink, Marco and Groenen, Martien A.M. (2023). A new haplotype resolved turkey genome using the novel trio-binning approach. International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 30), San Diego, CA United States, 13-18 January 2023.

Genotyping dead animals improves post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs

Sharif-Islam, M., van der Werf, J. H. J., Henryon, M., Chu, T. T., Wood, B. J. and Hermesch, S. (2022). Genotyping dead animals improves post-weaning survival of pigs in breeding programs . World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3 - 8 July, 2022. The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-940-4_779

Variation in male autosomal recombination in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Rochus, C.M., Wood, B.J. and Baes, C.F. (2022). Variation in male autosomal recombination in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3-8 July, 2022. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: WCGALP. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-940-4_592

Practical guideline for the euthanasia of poultry using cervical dislocation

Hewson, Kylie, Jenner, Rod and Wood, Ben (2022). Practical guideline for the euthanasia of poultry using cervical dislocation. Australian Veterinary Poultry Association (AVPA) Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 18-19 May 2022.

The relationship between feather corticosterone and fault bar occurrence in purebred domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Naim, Anna R., Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Benjamin J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine (2022). The relationship between feather corticosterone and fault bar occurrence in purebred domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Avian Research Symposium 2022, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 8-10 March 2022.

Genetic parameter estimates for meat quality traits in Canadian turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using Gibbs sampling

Vanderhout, R., Yahiro, M., Hiscock, H., Mohr, J., Barbut, S., Wood, B. and Baes, C. (2021). Genetic parameter estimates for meat quality traits in Canadian turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using Gibbs sampling. 74th AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), Reno, NV, United States, 14-18 August 2021.

Intra- and inter-observer reliability when assessing white striping in turkey breast muscle

Van Staaveren, N., Vanderhout, R., Leishman, E., Hiscock, H., Abdalla, E.A., Makanjuola, B., Barbut, S. , Harlander, A., Wood, B.J. and Baes, C.F. (2021). Intra- and inter-observer reliability when assessing white striping in turkey breast muscle. 72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, Davos, Switzerland, 30 August – 3 September 2021. Rome, Italy: EAAP.

Management practices associated with footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks

Leishman, E.M., Van Staaveren, N., Wood, B.J. and Harlander, A. (2021). Management practices associated with footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks. 72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, Davos, Switzerland, 30 August – 3 September 2021. Rome, Italy: EAAP.

Novel traits on the horizon: conceptual and theoretical aspects of turkey breeding

Baes, C.F., Vanderhout, R., Leishman, E., Abdalla, E., Van Staaveren, N., Makanjuola, B., Barbut, S., Harlander, A. and Wood, B.J. (2021). Novel traits on the horizon: conceptual and theoretical aspects of turkey breeding. 72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, Davos, Switzerland, 30 August – 3 September 2021. Rome, Italy: EAAP.

Predicting carcass component yields for turkeys using shackle images

Hiscock, H., Vanderhout, R., Yahiro, M., Wood, B., Baes, C. and Barbut, S. (2021). Predicting carcass component yields for turkeys using shackle images. 74th AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), Reno, NV, United States, 14-18 August 2021.

A new chromosome-level turkey genome

Barros, C. P., Derks, M. F. L., Mohr, J., Wood, B. J., Bink, M. C. A. M. and Groenen, M. A. M. (2021). A new chromosome-level turkey genome. ISAG 2021 Virtual Conference International Society for Animal Genetics, Online, 26–30 July 2021. ISAG.

Biosecurity practices in relation to on-farm mortality and disease in turkey flocks

van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Biosecurity practices in relation to on-farm mortality and disease in turkey flocks. Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, United States (Online), 19-22 July 2021.

Cyclosporin A halts ovarian transplant rejection during the first two weeks post-surgery in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Hall, George B., Beeler-Marfisi, Janet, Long, Julie, Wood, Ben J. and Bedecarrats, Gregoy Y. (2021). Cyclosporin A halts ovarian transplant rejection during the first two weeks post-surgery in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, United States (Online), 19-22 July 2021.

Genetics reloaded: large-scale collection of novel phenotypes in turkey

Baes, Christine F., van Staaveren, Nienke, Makanjuola, Bayode, Leishman, Emily M., Abdalla, Emhimad A. , Vanderhout, Ryley, Barbut, Shai , Harlander, Alexandra and Wood, Ben (2021). Genetics reloaded: large-scale collection of novel phenotypes in turkey. 2021 ASAS-CSAS-SSASAS Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, United States, 14-17 July 2021. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.

How does egg laying influence HPA-axis activity in turkey lines selected for growth or reproductive traits?

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Mohr, Jeff, Wood, Ben J., Freeman, Nikole E., Newman, Amy E., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). How does egg laying influence HPA-axis activity in turkey lines selected for growth or reproductive traits?. Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting , Omaha, NE USA, 19-22 July 2021.

Reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) via genomic selection: estimation of genetic parameters, accuracy and bias

Abdalla, Emhimad, Makanjuola, Bayode O., van Staaveren, Nienke, Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Ben J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Reducing susceptibility to pendulous crop in turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) via genomic selection: estimation of genetic parameters, accuracy and bias. Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, United States (Online), 19-22 July 2021.

Single-step genomic evaluation of hatchability trait in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using a random regression model

Makanjuola, Bayode O., Abdalla, Emhimad, Wood, Ben J. and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Single-step genomic evaluation of hatchability trait in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using a random regression model. Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting , Omaha, NE, United States (Online), 19-22 July 2021.

Temperature stress and poultry meat quality: a meta-analysis

Leishman, Emily M. , Ellis, Jennifer, van Staaveren, Nienke, Barbut, Shai, Vanderhout, Ryley, Osborne, Vern, Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Temperature stress and poultry meat quality: a meta-analysis. Poultry Science Association 110th Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, United States (Online), 19-22 July 2021.

Application of genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits

Baes, Christine, van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley, Abdalla, Emhimad A., Begli, Hakimeh Emamgholi, Makanjuola, Bayode, Adams, Sarah, Yahiro, Michelle, Hiscock, Heather, Barbut, Shai, Harlander, Alexandra and Wood, Ben (2021). Application of genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits. 1st Annual Canadian Poultry Research Forum, Virtual, 21-23 June 2021. Guelph, ON Canada: Canadian Poultry Science Network.

Factors associated with footpad dermatitis prevalence in Canadian turkey flocks

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Ben, Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Factors associated with footpad dermatitis prevalence in Canadian turkey flocks. 1st Annual Canadian Poultry Research Forum, Virtual, 21-23 June 2021. Guelph, ON, Canada: Canadian Poultry Science Network.

Perceptions of turkey farmers on health or welfare-related issues

van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily, Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2021). Perceptions of turkey farmers on health or welfare-related issues. 1st Annual Canadian Poultry Research Forum, Virtual, 21-23 June 2021. Guelph, ON Canada: Canadian Poultry Science Network.

Describing turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feather growth: implications for biomarker measurement

Leishman, Emily M. , van Staaveren, Nienke , McIntyre, Don R. , Mohr, Jeff , Wood, Benjamin J. , Baes, Christine F. and Harlander-Matauschek, Alexandra (2021). Describing turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) primary wing feather growth: implications for biomarker measurement. Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C) 2021, University of Guelph (Virtual), 13-14 May 2021.

Selection for reproductive efficiency in turkeys and broiler chickens: egg production, hatchability and fertility

Makanjuola, Bayode O., Abdalla, Emhimad A., Baes, Christine F. and Wood, Benjamin J. (2021). Selection for reproductive efficiency in turkeys and broiler chickens: egg production, hatchability and fertility. Breeding Focus Workshop, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 11-12 May 2021. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit.

A validated ELISA method for detecting differences in feather corticosterone between turkey lines

Leishman, E. M., Freeman, N., Newman, A., Van Staaveren, N., Wood, B. J., Harlander, A. and Baes, C. F. (2020). A validated ELISA method for detecting differences in feather corticosterone between turkey lines. 71st Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Porto, Portugal, 1-4 December 2020.

Prevalence of pecking injuries and footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks

Van Staaveren, N., Leishman, E. M. , Adams, S., Wood, B. J., Harlander, A. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Prevalence of pecking injuries and footpad dermatitis in turkey flocks. 71st Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Porto, Portugal, 1-4 December 2020.

PSIII-16 genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys

Abdalla, Emhimad, Makanjuola, Bayode, Wood, Benjamin, Baes, Christine F. and Vanderhout, Ryley J. (2020). PSIII-16 genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys. ASAS Annual 2020 Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.429

Single-step genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits

Baes, Christine , Schenkel, Flavio , Abdalla, Emhimad , Begli, Hakimeh Emamgholi , Harlander, Alexandra , Barbut, Shai , Adams, Sarah , Leishman, Emily M., Vanderhout, Ryley , Yahiro, Michelle , van Staaveren, Nienke and Wood, Ben J. (2020). Single-step genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits. ICQG 6 Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, November 2-13, 2020.

Assessment of runs of homozygosity and estimates of inbreeding in three purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines (PSIII-2)

Adams, S. M., Derks, M. F., Makanjuola, B. O., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Assessment of runs of homozygosity and estimates of inbreeding in three purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines (PSIII-2). 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.421

Differences in feather corticosterone level between purebred turkey lines with different breeding objectives

Leishman, Emily M., Freeman, Nikole E., Newman, Amy E., van Staaveren, Nienke, Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). Differences in feather corticosterone level between purebred turkey lines with different breeding objectives. In: Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 20-22 July 2020.

Estimating the heritability of meat quality traits in turkeys

Vanderhout, Ryley, Yahiro, Michelle, Wood, Benjamin, Barbut, Shai, Mohr, Jeff and Baes, Christine (2020). Estimating the heritability of meat quality traits in turkeys. 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, 19-23 July 2020. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.035

Genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys

Abdulla, E. A, Makanjuola, B. O., Wood, B. J. and Baes, C. F. (2020). Genome-wide association mapping and functional analysis of body weight, feed intake and walking ability in turkeys. In: 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 19-23 July 2020.

Ovarian auto- and allotransplantation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to evaluate surgical techniques and graft rejection

Hall, George B., Long, Julie A., Wood, Ben J. and Bedecarrats, Gregoy Y. (2020). Ovarian auto- and allotransplantation in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to evaluate surgical techniques and graft rejection. In: Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 20-22 July 2020.

What do farmers think about health and welfare issues in turkey production?

van Staaveren, Nienke, Leishman, Emily M., Adams, Sarah, Wood, Ben J., Harlander, Alexandra and Baes, Christine F. (2020). What do farmers think about health and welfare issues in turkey production?. In: Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poultry Science Association 109th Annual Meeting, Virtual, (). 20-22 July 2020.

A risk factor analysis of health traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) on Canadian farms

Leishman, Emily M., van Staaveren, Nienke, Osborne, Vern R., Wood, Ben J., Baes, Christine F. and Harlander, Alexandra (2019). A risk factor analysis of health traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) on Canadian farms. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8 – 11 July 2019. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.393

Enhancing the efficiency of poultry production by optimising selection objectives and breeding strategies

Wood, Ben J., Emamgholi-Begli, Hakimeh, Abdella, Emhimad, Vanderhout, Ryley J. and Baes, Christine F. (2019). Enhancing the efficiency of poultry production by optimising selection objectives and breeding strategies. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8-11July 2019. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press . doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.376

Conceptual, theoretical, and applied aspects of genomic selection in turkeys

Baes, C.F., Schenkel, F.S., Abdalla, E.A., Emamgholi Begli, H., Harlander-Matauschek, A., Barbut, S., Adams, S., Leishman, E., Vanderhout, R., Yahiro, M., VanStaaveren, N. and Wood, B.J. (2019). Conceptual, theoretical, and applied aspects of genomic selection in turkeys. The 11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics (ESPG), Prague, Czech Republic, 23 – 25 October 2019.

Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo): Data collection update

Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Ben, Barbut, Shai, Yahiro, Michelle, Mohr, Jeff and Baes, Christine (2019). Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo): Data collection update. Poultry Science Association 108th Annual Meeting , Montreal, QC Canada, 15-18 July 2019.

Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using transmission ratio distortion approach

Abdalla, E.A., Id-Lahoucine, S., Wood, B.J., Cánovas, A., Casellas, J. and Baes, C.F. (2019). Discovering lethal alleles across the turkey genome using transmission ratio distortion approach. 37th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference, Lleida, Spain, 7 - 12 July 2019.

Genomic prediction of feed efficiency, body weight, breast meat yield and walking ability in a turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo)

Abdallah, Emhimad, Wood, Ben, Schenkel, Flavio, Vanderhout, Ryley, Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Willems, Owen and Baes, Christine (2019). Genomic prediction of feed efficiency, body weight, breast meat yield and walking ability in a turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 108th Annual Meeting , Montreal, QB, Canada, 15-18 July 2021. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.

Investigating factors associated with health traits in Canadian turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) flocks

Leishman, Emily, van Staaveren, Nienke, Adams, Sarah, Osborne, Vern, Wood, Ben, Baes, Christine and Harlander, Alexandra (2019). Investigating factors associated with health traits in Canadian turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) flocks. 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QB, Canada, 15 -18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.

Longitudinal analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Emamgholi Begli, Hakimeh, Wood, Ben, Abdallah, Emhimad, Vanderhout, Ryley, Willems, Owen, Schenkel, Flavio and Baes, Christine (2019). Longitudinal analysis of egg production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QB, Canada, 15-18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.

Phenotypic correlations between meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Yahiro, Michelle, Vanderhout, Ryley, Wood, Ben, Baes, Christine, Mohr, Jeff and Barbut, Shai (2019). Phenotypic correlations between meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 108th Annual Meeting Poultry Science Association (PSA), Montreal, QC, Canada, 15-18 July 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.

PSI-13 Allometric growth patterns in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) show no significant increase in total carcass meat yield

Vanderhout, Ryley J., Baes, Christine F., Mohr, Jeff S. and Wood, Ben J. (2019). PSI-13 Allometric growth patterns in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) show no significant increase in total carcass meat yield. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX United States, 8-11 July 2019. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.589

Quantitative genetic analysis of reproductive traits on a male line of turkey

Tekin, C., Abdulla, E. A., Wood, B. J., Baes, C. F. and Rosa, G. J. M. (2019). Quantitative genetic analysis of reproductive traits on a male line of turkey. Plant and Animal Genome XXVII, San Diego, CA, United States, 12 - 16 January 2019.

Insights into the turkey genome using SNP information

Wood, B.J., Willems, O.W., Marres, G., Abdulla, E.A. and Baes, C.F. (2018). Insights into the turkey genome using SNP information. 12th Turkey Science and Production Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, 21-23 March 2018.

Characterization of runs of homozygosity and heterozygosity-rich regions in a commercial turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) population.

Marras, G., Wood, B.J., Makanjuola, B., Malchiodi, F., Peeters, K., van As, P., Baes, C.F. and Biscarini, F. (2018). Characterization of runs of homozygosity and heterozygosity-rich regions in a commercial turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) population.. 11th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Auckland, New Zealand, 7-11 February 2018.

Application of genomic selection for enhancing health, welfare, efficiency and production traits in turkeys

Malchiodi, F., Wood, B.J., Barbut, S., Harlander-Matauschek, A. and Baes, C. (2018). Application of genomic selection for enhancing health, welfare, efficiency and production traits in turkeys. 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.255

Changing breeding objectives in turkeys - yesterday, today and tomorrow

Wood, B.J. (2018). Changing breeding objectives in turkeys - yesterday, today and tomorrow. 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. Cary, NC, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.264

Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

Vanderhout, R, Wood, B., Barbut, S. and Baes, C. (2018). Development of a genomic selection strategy to include meat quality traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.293

Estimation of the genetic parameters of age at first egg, egg production, clutches, pause and broodiness in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Emamgholi Begli, H., Baes, C.F. and Wood, B. J. (2018). Estimation of the genetic parameters of age at first egg, egg production, clutches, pause and broodiness in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 11th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-16 February 2018.

Inferring phenotypic causal structures among feed efficiency traits in a commercial turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo)

Abdalla,E.A., Baes, C.F., Willems, O.W. and Wood, B.J. (2018). Inferring phenotypic causal structures among feed efficiency traits in a commercial turkey population (Meleagris gallopavo). 11th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-16 February 2018.

Analysis of beak shape in domestic turkeys using landmark-based geometric morphometrics

Dalton, H.A., Torrey, S., Wood, B.J., Widowski, T.M. and Guerin, M.T. (2015). Analysis of beak shape in domestic turkeys using landmark-based geometric morphometrics. Poultry Science Association 104th Annual Meeting , Louisville, KY, United States, 27-30 July 2015.

An appraisal of beak shape variation in 4 week old turkeys using geometric morphometrics.

Dalton, H.A., Wood, B.J., Widowski, T. M., Guerin, M.T. and Torrey, S. (2015). An appraisal of beak shape variation in 4 week old turkeys using geometric morphometrics. . 8th International Symposium on Turkey Production , Berlin, Germany, 28-30 May 2015.

Evaluating genetic variance of reproductive traits across ten years of selection in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Proulx, J., Willems, O.W. and Wood, B.J. (2014). Evaluating genetic variance of reproductive traits across ten years of selection in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Vancouver, Canada, 17-22 August 2014.

Selection for improved efficiency in poultry, progress to-date and challenges for the future.

Wood, B.J. and Willems, O.W. (2014). Selection for improved efficiency in poultry, progress to-date and challenges for the future.. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Vancouver, Canada, 17-22 August 2014.

The genetic and phenotypic relationship between feed efficiency and pendulous crop in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, O.W., Buddiger, N.J.H., Wood, B.J. and Miller, S.P. (2014). The genetic and phenotypic relationship between feed efficiency and pendulous crop in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Vancouver, Canada, 17-22 August 2014. Champaign, IL, United States: American Society of Animal Science .

The genetic relationship between feed efficiency and reproduction traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Wood, B.J., Boersma, T. and Willems, O.W. (2014). The genetic relationship between feed efficiency and reproduction traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 103rd Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX United States, 14–17 July 2014. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Turkey poult survival after ovariectomy and subsequent transplantation of vitrified ovarian tissue.

Hall, G.B., Auckland, C.D., Wood, B., Plante, Y. and Lessard, C.J. (2014). Turkey poult survival after ovariectomy and subsequent transplantation of vitrified ovarian tissue. . Poultry Science Association 103rd Annual Meeting , Corpus Christi, TX United States, 14–17 July 2014. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Validation of HOBO Pendant® accelerometers for automated step detection in adult male turkeys

Dalton, H.A., Wood, B.J., Dickey, J.P. and Torrey, S. (2014). Validation of HOBO Pendant® accelerometers for automated step detection in adult male turkeys. 48th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Vitoria, Spain, July 29th-Aug 4th, 2014 . doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-797-4

Changes in leg health and injurious pecking in domestic male turkeys differing in body weights

Dalton, Hillary, Wood, Benjamin J. and Torrey, Stephanie (2014). Changes in leg health and injurious pecking in domestic male turkeys differing in body weights. 12th International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) North-American Regional Meeting, East Lansing, MI USA, 30-31 May 2014.

Evaluating the genetic variation in beak morphology for male turkeys

Dalton, Hillary A., Wood, Benjamin. J. and Torrey, Stephanie (2014). Evaluating the genetic variation in beak morphology for male turkeys. 7th Annual CCSAW Welfare Research Symposium, Guelph, ON, May 14th, 2014. University of Guelph.

Management factors influencing incidence of pendulous crops in turkeys

Hulet, R. M., Steimling C. A., Wood, B. J. and Buddiger, N. (2014). Management factors influencing incidence of pendulous crops in turkeys. In: Proceedings XIVth European Poultry Conference. XIVth European Poultry Conference, Stavanger, Norway, (). 23-27 June, 2014.

Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P., Buddiger, N.J.H. and Wood, B.J. (2013). Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 102nd Annual Meeting , San Diego, CA United States, 22–25 July 2013. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Infrared thermography temperatures in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), correlated to feed intake but not to feed efficiency

Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2013). Infrared thermography temperatures in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), correlated to feed intake but not to feed efficiency. Poultry Science Association 102nd Annual Meeting , San Diego, CA United States, 22–25 July 2013. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions.

Dalton, H.A., Wood, B.J. and Torrey, S. (2013). Injurious pecking in domestic turkeys: development, causes, and potential solutions.. 6th Annual CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium, Guelph, ON Canada, 15 May 2013.

The effect of different management factors on the incidence of pendulous crops (PC) in commercial female turkeys

Steimling, Corissa A. , Hulet, R. Michael, Cravener, Terri L. , Wood, Ben and Buddiger, Nico (2013). The effect of different management factors on the incidence of pendulous crops (PC) in commercial female turkeys. International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, GA, United States, 28-29 January, 2013. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV.

Genetic and phenotypic parameters for residual body weight gain and residual intake and gain in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2012). Genetic and phenotypic parameters for residual body weight gain and residual intake and gain in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 101st Annual Meeting , Athens, GA United States, 9-12 July 2012. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Residual feed intake and gain a new feed efficiency parameter in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Willems, O.W., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2012). Residual feed intake and gain a new feed efficiency parameter in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Science Association 101st Annual Meeting , Athens, GA United States, 9-12 July 2012. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

In vivo estimation of breast muscle depth in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) using ultrasound technology and its correlation to breast meat yield

Case, L.A, Wood, B.J. and Miller, S.P. (2011). In vivo estimation of breast muscle depth in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) using ultrasound technology and its correlation to breast meat yield. Poultry Science Association 100th Annual Meeting , St. Louis, MS United States, 16–19 July 2011. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

A comparison of innate immunity as shown by heterophil function in two turkey lines.

Wood, B.J., Genovese, K., He, H., Swaggerty, C., Nisbet, C. and Kogut, M. (2010). A comparison of innate immunity as shown by heterophil function in two turkey lines.. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.

Genetic parameters of feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).

Case, L., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2010). Genetic parameters of feed efficiency traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.

Genetic analysis of walking ability and mortality in the turkey

Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2010). Genetic analysis of walking ability and mortality in the turkey. 2010 PSA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO USA, 11-15 July 2010. New York, NY USA: Elsevier.

Genetic parameters for survival and leg strength in the turkey

Quinton, C. D., Wood, B. J. and Miller, S. P. (2010). Genetic parameters for survival and leg strength in the turkey. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany, 1-6 August 2010.

The effect of breeder source flock age on 7-and 14-day turkey poult mortality

Wood, B. J., McIntyre, D. R. and Norwell, G. (2010). The effect of breeder source flock age on 7-and 14-day turkey poult mortality. 2010 PSA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO United States, 11-15 July 2010. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.

Calculating the prevalence of Mycoplasma iowae in a turkey breeding flock

Wilson, S.J. and Wood, B.J. (2009). Calculating the prevalence of Mycoplasma iowae in a turkey breeding flock. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Durban, South Africa, 10-14 August 2009.

Profitable turkey production and animal welfare are not mutually exclusive and can be selected for simultaneously

Wood, B.J. (2009). Profitable turkey production and animal welfare are not mutually exclusive and can be selected for simultaneously. Poultry Science Keynote Symposium: Tomorrow’s Poultry: Genomics Physiology and Well Being., Raleigh, NC United States, 20–23 July 2009. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Seasonal based genetic regulation of reproductive traits in a male turkey line

Case, L.A., Kelly, M.J., Miller, S.P. and Wood, B.J. (2009). Seasonal based genetic regulation of reproductive traits in a male turkey line. Joint Meeting ADSA CSAS ASAS, Montreal, QC Canada, 12-16 July 2009.

Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for bodyweight at different ages in turkeys

Wood, B. J. (2009). Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for bodyweight at different ages in turkeys. 2008 Canadian Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Guelph, ON Canada, 2008. Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Science Publishing.

Antibiotic treatment, small group size and strict biosecurity as a method to eradicate Mycoplasma and Salmonella from novel turkey breeding stock

Wood, B. J., Buddiger, N., van der Hoef, H., Kostal, C. J. and Ferenz, A. (2008). Antibiotic treatment, small group size and strict biosecurity as a method to eradicate Mycoplasma and Salmonella from novel turkey breeding stock. -, -, 2008. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Calculation of economic values for turkey breeding using a production model

Wood, B.J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Calculation of economic values for turkey breeding using a production model. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 23-26 September 2007.

Optimising turkey parent stock selection for an integrated processing company and a non-integrated poult supply company

Wood, B. J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Optimising turkey parent stock selection for an integrated processing company and a non-integrated poult supply company. Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association/Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana de Produccion Animal/American Society of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX United States, Jul 08, 2007. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.

Using a web-based economic model to examine investment decisions in the turkey industry for both integrated and nonintegrated companies

Wood, B. J. and Buddiger, N. (2007). Using a web-based economic model to examine investment decisions in the turkey industry for both integrated and nonintegrated companies. Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association/Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana de Produccion Animal/American Society of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX United States, Jul 08, 2007. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.

A bio-economic model for use in the turkey breeding, commercial growout and processing sectors.

Wood, B.J. and Buddiger, N. (2006). A bio-economic model for use in the turkey breeding, commercial growout and processing sectors.. 8th World Congress Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 13-18 August 2006.

Company consolidation and the responsibility of the primary turkey breeders.

Wood, B.J., Wojcinski, H. and Buddiger, N. (2006). Company consolidation and the responsibility of the primary turkey breeders.. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production , Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 13-18 August 2006.

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.

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.