Mark Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch

At neXtgen Agri we are committed to enabling the extensive animal industries to make optimum rates of genetic gain by making timely and well-informed decisions. We know that efficient and transparent gene flow will unlock the potential of the extensive animal industries the world over. We are committed to converting the complicated language and systems of.

Christchurch

Managing a passionate team making a difference to New Zealand agriculture through enabling farmers to be more profitable, sustainable and transparent. Current work streams include genetic resistance to footrot, on-sheep sensors to monitor welfare and development of a range of training materials

Murdoch, Perth, Western Australia

This position involved both teaching and research roles. The teaching involved writing and presenting lecture material to first year veterinary science and animal science undergraduates and second, third and fourth year animal science undergraduates. It also involved organising and running practical sessions. The topics covered in lecture and practical.

Perth, Australia

Within this role I established a comprehensive research portfolio investigating ways to ensure and improve livestock production profitability and sustainability through the use of appropriate animal breeding and nutrition strategies. This work aimed to identify balanced breeding approaches that result in animals that are well suited to their production.

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

This role involved managing key areas of a large Merino ewe research project funded by Australian Wool Innovation which focussed on the importance of ewe nutrition in Merino production profitability. The project known as “Lifetime Wool” aimed to quantify the impact of maternal nutrition on the lifetime performance of progeny. I was responsible for the.

Hamilton, Victoria

This position involved a range of sheep and wool based projects. Duties included data collection, database management, organisation and completion of fieldwork, assistance with project leadership, development of research/extension proposals and conducting producer field days. During this time I was involved in setting up and evaluating sheep genetics.

Research Doctorate, Merino Genetics And Intermediary Metabolism

Bachelor Of Agricultural Science