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Genetic Engineering in Livestock: New Applications and Interdisciplinary Perspectives - Couverture rigide

 
9783540858423: Genetic Engineering in Livestock: New Applications and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 3540858423 ISBN 13 : 9783540858423
Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2008

Synopsis

Recently, the first "zoopharming" product has reached market approval: it is a recombinant human protein for medical use that is produced in the milk of transgenic goats. In addition, other transgenic animals, including faster-growing salmon and "environmentally friendly" pigs with reduced levels of phosphate in their faeces are awaiting regulatory approval. These are only some examples of upcoming applications of genetic engineering in farm animals. Other potential applications include traditional breeding goals such as higher milk or meat yields, leaner meat, and disease resistance. While genetic engineering in livestock opens a huge range of possibilities, it also brings about concerns of safety and justification: does genetic engineering affect animal welfare? Is it safe and morally acceptable to apply genetic engineering to farm animals for the various purposes that are envisaged?

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Upcoming applications of genetic engineering in farm animals include higher yields, leaner meat, or disease resistance. The proceedings cover an analysis of the state of the art of the technology and its applications, an introduction to the specific application zoopharming (a method to produce biopharmaceuticals in transgenic livestock), including an analysis of the market for biopharmaceuticals. In addition an assessment of ethical aspects of livestock biotechnology and considerations regarding animal welfare implications are covered. The study is addressed to science, industry and politics.

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Éditeur
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3540858423
ISBN 13 
9783540858423
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
162
Éditeur
Engelhard Margret, Hagen Kristin, Boysen Matthias
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