Societal focus on environmental impacts of livestock production has expanded research and development designed to improve sustainability. While changes in animal management are often indicated, genetic improvement may provide an additional route towards improving the environmental footprint of livestock production. Mark will give an overview of the current state of beef production in the U.S. and follow up with an overview of traits currently being investigated and of results indicating the potential for genetic improvement in beef production systems.
Timings
1.00pm: Guests arrive
1.15pm: CoE Introduction
1.20pm: Keynote Speaker
1.50pm: Q&A Session
2.00pm: Speaking finishes, guests network
2.30pm: Event finishes
Thursday 6 June
1.00pm - 2.30pm
B.linc Workshop, Lincoln University
About Our Speaker
Prof. Mark Enns
R. Mark Enns is a professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and holds the Rouse Chair for Animal Breeding at Colorado State University. Mark is keen on expanding student potential through the answering of challenging and critical industry questions. Mark bridges the unique overlap between critical indusry challenges, and utilizing robust data and analytic tools to help solve problems.
