Trickle down beef genetics model needs a shake-up

Shan Goodwin
Updated March 13 2018 - 11:24pm, first published 10:13am
Beef industry stalwart Dr Rod Polkinghorne, one of the architects of the Meat Standards Australia meat eating quality program, says our genetics structure needs an overhaul.
Beef industry stalwart Dr Rod Polkinghorne, one of the architects of the Meat Standards Australia meat eating quality program, says our genetics structure needs an overhaul.

AUSTRALIAN beef breeding has backed itself into a “trickle down” model that is holding up genetic gain and not adequately linking into consumer demand.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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