The application of modern biotechnology techniques to improve animal production and health.
Genetic engineering: The manipulation of DNA to add, delete or modify genes to enhance the traits of an organism.
Animal cloning: The process of creating genetically identical copies of animals through asexual reproduction.
Embryo transfer: The process of using assisted reproductive technologies to transfer embryos from one animal to another.
Transgenic animals: Animals that have had foreign genes inserted into their genome, allowing them to express desired traits.
Gene editing: The technique used to make precise, targeted modifications to the DNA of an organism.
Cryopreservation: The freezing and storage of animal reproductive material, including sperm, eggs, and embryos.
In vitro fertilization: A technique used to fertilize an egg outside the body and then transfer it back to the uterus for development.
Animal nutrition: The study of the nutritional needs of animals and the development of diets to fulfill those needs.
Biopharmaceuticals: Products produced through biotechnology that are used in the treatment of diseases.
Animal welfare: The ethical treatment of animals in research, production, and other areas of animal science.
Disease diagnosis and prevention: The identification and management of animal diseases using biotechnology.
Animal breeding: The genetic improvement of livestock and other animals through selective breeding and artificial insemination.
Genetic engineering: It is a technique used to manipulate and alter the genetic material of an organism. This can be used to produce specific traits in livestock such as increasing milk production or disease resistance.
Cloning: This involves the creation of an identical copy of an organism. Animal cloning is used to produce genetically superior animals for breeding, and to preserve endangered species.
Embryo transfer: This technique involves transplanting embryos produced by a superior female animal into other female animals to increase the number of offspring that can be produced from that animal.
Transgenic animals: These animals contain genes from other species that have been inserted through genetic engineering. This technology is used to produce animals with specific traits such as increased milk production or disease resistance.
Cryopreservation: This involves freezing and storing animal cells, tissues, and embryos at very low temperatures to preserve them for future use.
In vitro fertilization: This is a technique used to fertilize eggs outside of the body, which can be used to produce offspring from superior animals.
Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS): This is a technique based on identifying genetic markers linked with desired traits, that can be used for more efficient breeding strategies.
Embryonic stem cell research: Embryonic stem cells are cells that can give rise to different cell types. Research in this area is focused on understanding how stem cells differentiate into different cell types, which can be used for regenerative medicine and to improve animal breeding strategies.
Gene editing: A relatively new technology that allows for targeted modifications of the genetic material, this tool has the potential to revolutionize animal breeding and assist in the creation of genetically engineered animals to meet environmental challenges.
Functional genomics: This technique involves the study of the function of genes and gene networks to understand how they affect animal traits, and can be used for both breeding and animal health purposes.
Proteomics: It is the study of the proteins that make up an animal's cells and tissues, and can be used to understand how changes at the protein level impact animal traits and health.
Nutrigenomics: This involves the study of how dietary components interact with an animal's genetic material, which can be used to design better diets and improve animal performance.