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Laura Vargovic
Contact details:
phone: +61 (0)2 6773 5268
fax: +61 (0)2 6773 3266
Email: lvargov2@unenull.edu.au
Qualifications
2020 Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England, Australia
Thesis: Pre-farrowing health and welfare assessment of sows
2008 Master of Engineering in Zootechique, University of J.J. Strossmayer, Faculty of Agriculture, Osijek, Croatia
Honours Thesis: Influence of TaqI polymorphism in melanocortin receptor (MC4R) on pig slaughtering traits
Research Interests
Laura’s research interests include:
- Pig genetic evaluation system (PIGBLUP)
- Improvement in reproduction, piglet survival, longevity
- Feed intake and feeding behaviour
- Novel traits related to health and welfare of sows
- Breeding program design
