Aaron McMillan

Junior Researcher - Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU)

Aaron McMillan

Phone: +61 2 6773 2956

Email: amcmill4@une.edu.au

Biography

Aaron's main role is to oversee the Sheep Genetics routine analyses and assist in enhancing the OVIS genetic evaluation software. In support of this, genetic analysis of Sheep Genetics data is undertaken for the enhancement of the routine analysis and extension/technical support material for the Australian sheep industries.

Qualifications

2006 Bachelor of Science with Honours (Genetics), University of New  England, Australia
Honours Thesis: Genetic variation in rectal temperature and its  association with heat tolerance in Australian dairy cattle.

Research Interests

Overseeing  the Sheep Genetics routine analyses and   assisting in enhancing the OVIS genetic evaluation software. In support of this, genetic analysis of Sheep Genetics  data is undertaken for the enhancement of the routine analysis and  extension/technical support material for the Australian sheep industries.

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