Dissemination, Current Market Sentiment & Next Legislative Steps in the UK
Understanding how PIC would deliver PRRS Resistant animals in UK farmers’ herds will be a top priority for UK Farmers. Here we will outline how this works, as well as cover some current market sentiment towards the technology, and outline the likely progression of legislation around gene-editing in the UK. Craig Lewis, Genetic Services…
Read Article →Genetic improvements in a sustainable food system
The pressures on animal agriculture are significant, improved animal welfare, increased antimicrobial stewardship, food affordability and availability, all while being asked to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of production. What role do genetic improvements play in a sustainable food system? We’ll discuss how genetic improvements, including those achieved through gene editing help address the…
Read Article →Applying technology to help advance a difficult disease – the pig resistant pig
The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is widespread and control methods have had moderate success. Gene-editing could transform disease control and eradication. Lucina Galina, Technical Project Director PIC
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