Listen "Double Trouble or Double Profit? The Science of Twinning in Cattle with Dr. Leo Cummins"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for another exciting episode of "Genetics in the Paddock with Emily" as we welcome Dr. Leo Cummins, a retired scientist from the Victorian Department of Agriculture. In this episode, we discuss the history behind twinning in cattle from the 1980's, through to what is currently undergoing research.Leo discusses some of the twinning research over in Nebraska, USA, as well as some of the practical challenges that go alongside twinning in cattle. We also discuss sustainability, growth rates of twins and some of the common misconceptions.Join us to listen to Leo's experience with twinner cattle and whether it might be an option for you. Whether you're a producer, a researcher, or simply want to know more about Leo's work, this episode is packed with knowledge you won't want to miss!To provide feedback, comments, suggestions for future topics or guest speakers you'd like to hear from, please email: [email protected] information is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice
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