Genomics - to some farmers this is an amazing innovation that they have embraced with open arms. For others, it may be a bit of a scientific mystery but according to Rob Cooper, my guest this month it is actually very simple to use and a powerful tool that he is passionate about and would like to see more people in the industry adopt.

Rob is well known to many in dairying. He was a successful dairy farmer for many years always open to new ideas, reading and travelling widely to increase his knowledge and then implementing this into his business. He first started using genomics in 2013 and since selling the dairy business he has been involved in many industry programs and groups, including board membership on Subtropical Dairy, DairyBio and Dairy FeedBase as well as current Chair of NSW’s Dairy Action Plan Implementation Panel.

Rob shares with us the benefits and opportunities of genomics from his experience in a very practical sense today. 

Useful resources related to this podcast:

To contact Rob Cooper [email protected] 

DataGene website 

Dairy Australia Cow and Heifer Genomics | Dairy Australia

“Genomics at a Glance” webinar with Peter Williams (DataGene) and Rob Cooper.

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The information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.