Forbes Brien

Dr. Forbes Brien is an Associate Professor at the School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide, specializing in genetic improvement of sheep with a focus on lamb survival and reproductive efficiency. Based at the Roseworthy campus, his career spans academic research, industry development, and practical farming experience from a wool-producing property in Victoria.

• Education: B.Sc and M.Sc in Agricultural Science (University of Melbourne), PhD in Quantitative Genetics (University of Edinburgh)

His research integrates quantitative genetics with livestock breeding, particularly examining genetic correlations between survival traits and production characteristics. Recent publications emphasize technological applications in sheep reproduction and economic modeling of breeding programs.

Scientific Recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Australian Association of Animal Breeding and Genetics (2021)
• President of 2021 AAABG Conference
• Guest-Editor for Sheep CRC special editions
• Lead Writer for Australian Wool Innovation genetic reviews (2011–present)