Waldron plans, conducts, interprets and reports research results to improve the production efficiency and profitability of sheep and Angora and meat goats. Through consultation with the industry, peers and administration, Waldron selects research priorities to sufficiently limit the research program to allow for in-depth research and follow through to meaningful conclusions. Waldron also manages the station's land and animal resources, personnel and budget, all while using the latest research technology in cooperation with other scientists and producers. One of Waldron's major responsibilities is to communicate research results to the scientific community and to the industry.

Current reseach includes the use of FecB allele in marker-assisted selection programs for increased efficiency of lamb productin in fine-wool sheep, the evaluation of the use of ultrasound measurements of muscle and fat in live sheep to predict the genetic merit for improved carcass composition, and the estimation of genetic parameters of ultrasound measurments and incorporation of these measurements into selection indices.

Professional societies include the American Society of Animal Science since 1995, the New Zealand Society of Animal Production since 1990, and the International Goat Association since 1997.