Transgenics and dairy animal reproduction

Current status and potential

Authors

  • Carol L. Keefer Nexia Biotechnologies, Inc., Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1998no32.1p63-67

Abstract

Application of transgenic technology to domestic animals has been limited in the past. Improvements in reproductive techniques, including in vitro embryo production, and economic incentives have lead to the implementation of transgenic programs by commercial groups. Transgenic technology incorporates molecular and reproductive techniques in order to direct and harness the tremendous protein synthetic capacity of the mammary gland of dairy animals. Transgenic animals (animals which have exogenous DNA stably integrated into their genome) can be used to express value-added exogenous proteins in their milk for subsequent purification or to increase milk protein and calcium concentration in their milk for increased efficiency of production of processed dairy foods.

Cover image of Volume 32.1 of the Bovine Practitioner: a copy of the painting "Summer Scenes" by Bonnie Mohr which depicts a herd of cattle standing in a field with a dramatic skyscape in the background. The lighting is very warm and many of the cows gaze placidly at the viewer.

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Published

1998-01-01

How to Cite

Keefer, C. L. (1998). Transgenics and dairy animal reproduction: Current status and potential. The Bovine Practitioner, 1998(32.1), 63–67. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1998no32.1p63-67

Issue

No. 32.1 (1998 January)

Section

Articles