Episode Details

In this episode of The Angus Table, Scott Wright sits down with Ced Wise, pioneering veterinary reproductive specialist, for a conversation about building reproductive technology infrastructure, mentoring the next generation, and cutting-edge research.

Ced shares his journey from mixed practice in Warwick to postgraduate study at Colorado State University under leading reproductive physiologists, returning to Australia to pioneer embryo transfer when few had heard of the technology.

Ced and Scott discuss the expansion of Ced Wise AB Services from a one-man operation to having his adult children involved, and now managing 50+ staff. They talk about the state-of-the-art processing facility at Ced’s Glen Aplin operation, and why he also built an education centre and accommodation options for up to 8 students or visiting researchers.

Ced explains some of the innovations and progress in IVF technology, when to use MOET rather than IVF, and why epigenetics is emerging as a century-defining study area.

He shares his dedication to mentoring the next generation and university research collaborations, and why client relationships are central not only to his business success but also job satisfaction.

Scott and Ced explore his advice to breeders about balancing data with the cattleman’s eye, and a message for young people getting into the industry.

So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for this conversation about reproductive innovation, mentorship, and bridging science with farm reality.

Key topics covered:

• Ced’s 50-year veterinary career, from mixed practice (cattle, cats, dogs, poultry) to bovine reproduction specialist through the mentorship of Ced Miller
• The importance of building relationships with industry leaders (Don Henderson Inverary Polled Herefords, Geoff McCamley Lancefield Brahmans) in his career growth
• Expansion from a one-man operation to family involvement with his 3 adult children involved, and now managing 50+ staff
• Building the state-of-the-art processing facility at Glen Aplin and education centre, plus accommodation options for up to 8 students or visiting researchers
• Ced’s dedication to mentoring the next generation and addressing the university hands-on experience gap
• Sexed semen as a game-changer for commercial Angus (steers at 75/25 ratio, premium pricing potential).
• Innovations and scientific progress in IVF technology, when to use MOET vs IVF, and why epigenetics is emerging as a century-defining study area
• Research collaborations with university researchers studying DNA fragmentation, metabolites, and epigenetics effects
• Why client relationships are paramount not only to the success of Ced’s business but also to his satisfaction in the job
• Ced’s advice to breeders about combining data accuracy with phenotype assessment in order to not lose the cattleman’s eye
• The importance of mentorship from successful operators for young breeders and why patience and genuine passion are essential
• Ced’s approach to continuous learning and development including research collaborations and international conferences

Contact details:

Connect with Ced via https://cedwiseabservices.com.au/

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