Livestock Improvements through Gene Editing

Improvements in livestock genetics through crossing and selection to produce high quality meat and increased milk production is a slow and resource intensive process. Animal agriculture stands to gain a huge leap forward with the adoption of new technologies like gene editing to improve disease resistance which will not only improve the health and well-being of the animal but reduce the need for antibiotics. My talk will include gene editing projects at Genus that aim to improve animal health by delivering disease resistant pigs and cattle to farmers while maintaining food quality and enhancing sustainability.