Genetic Engineering in Livestock

ISBN: 9783540858423

出版社: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

出版年: 2008-10

页数: 162

定价: $ 90.34

内容简介

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.