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‘Sustainability indexes’ in focus at Armidale genetics summit

SCIENTISTS from across the world will come together in Armidale this week to discuss the future of “sustainability indexes” in livestock breeding.

The one-day Australian Genetics and Breeding Unit Summit on Tuesday will hear from numerous project leaders and discuss expectations of sustainability indexes and methane evaluations for the livestock industry. AGBU is a joint venture between the NSW Department of Primary Industries and University of New England.

AGBU director Dr Steve Miller said creating indexes for low methane and other sustainability-related traits was one the…

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