Episode 47 - Gene editing cows for disease resistance
BVD is a significant problem in the dairy industry. In this episode we talk to the US-based scientist who carried out a world first by gene editing BVD resistance into a bovine embryo, cloning it and producing a live BVD resistant calf. Also hear more about LIC’s new partnership in an American gene editing project.
Guests include:
Dr Aspen Workman, scientist, US Meat Animal Research Center
Emma Blott, general manager commercial, LIC
Jason Schrier, international dairy development manager, LIC
Hosts:
Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter
Anne Lee, Deputy Editor, Dairy Exporter
Dr Aspen Workman…
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