Aaron McMillan
Junior Researcher - Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU)
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.