Bio-2--Careers In Biotechnology biotechnology in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, and livestock ProductionApplications of biotechnology to Agriculture and Plant Science http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/biotech_info_series/bio2.html
Extractions: Topics Biotechnology is one of the most exciting new sciences of this century! The discovery that DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the carrier of the genetic code for any form of life, can be transferred into any other form of life opens the door to a multitude of possibilities for genetically modified plants, animals, and microbes not found on earth-until now. All life is composed of cells that contain genes, and genes are made of DNA molecules. DNA contains information used by cells as a "blueprint" or plan for the animal, plant, or other organism. All the characteristics, or traits, of any living thing are determined by the information in the DNA plan. Scientists are learning how to transfer genes from one animal, plant, or other organism into another. Theoretically, almost any trait found in nature can be transferred into any chosen organism, even if it has never had this trait before. This process, called genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology, is an important aspect of biotechnology. It can be used to produce modified crop plants, livestock, proteins, vaccines, and drugs.
ANIMAL The application of new biotechnology methods in livestock industry, such asrecombinant DNA techniques, cell culture, monoclonal antibody and others, http://www.nbbnet.gov.my/Book/Priority/animal.htm
Livestock The International livestock Research Institute (ILRI) was established in 1995 and It reviews the issues surrounding the use of genetic biotechnology in http://agrifor.ac.uk/browse/cabi/6df887e16616fe6b6eb8ca4a7964c933.html
Extractions: low graphics broader: domestic animals other: animal husbandry animal products buffaloes cattle ... working animals narrower: native livestock Silsoe Research Institute (SRI) The Silsoe Research Institute (SRI) is one of 8 research institutes sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The Institute carries out "inovative research and delivers bio-systems engineering to the environmental, food, and agricultural industries". SRI research groups cover aerosols, biomathematics, biomechatronics, biophysics, environmental engineering, research services, sensing, and soil physics. The site provides details of SRI research, publications, news and events. research institutes livestock food engineering environment ... DEFRA : animal welfare Homepage of the Animal Welfare section of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Web site. This site provides information on legislation, welfare codes and enforcements set out by DEFRA in order to promote high standards in farm animal welfare. The site outlines welfare standards for animals on the farm, at markets, at slaughter and in transit. Details of Government Responses to Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) reports are also provided, as well as information on FAWC, animal welfare news, and advice for farmers. livestock legislation government policy animal welfare ... International Livestock Research Institute : ILRI The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) was established in 1995 and is one of the 16 research centres which come under the auspices of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The Institute carries out reasearch into animal agriculture in order to reduce hunger, poverty and environmental degradation. Information is provided on ILRI, its aims, research and activities. A selection of the Institute's publications can be viewed online and include annual reports, proceedings and training materials. Some publications are provided in PDF, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Home > Livestock > General > Genetic Modification It reviews the issues surrounding the use of genetic biotechnology in transgenic animals; livestock; genetic engineering; biotechnology; animal cloning; http://agrifor.ac.uk/hb/88b2fc9707a0565bc67a8e2544b63eb9.html
Extractions: Home Livestock General Animals and biotechnology This report was published by the UK Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission (AEBC) in September 2002. It reviews the issues surrounding the use of genetic biotechnology in animals, such as genetic modification and cloning. It looks at the applications of biotechnology to animals, such as how and why it may be used, public attitudes towards its use in animals, and issues such as animal welfare and consumer choice. It also presents AEBC's recommendations for the future progression and review of biotechnology for use with animals. This 88 page report is provided in PDF, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. transgenic animals livestock genetic engineering biotechnology ... BATS : center for biosafety and sustainability BATS is a Swiss-based organisation studying the effects of biotechnology in agriculture and medicine. The Centre analyses the possible economic, social and environmental effects and sustainability of new technologies, and publishes reports, trials and surveys on genetic engineering, biosafety of GMO food products and effects of technology. The Web site provides details of BATS activities, publications and e-learning resources. Much of the site is available in English and German, but some material is only available in German. transgenic plants genetically engineered microorganisms biosafety Biological confinement of genetically engineered organisms Published in 2004 by the National Academy Press, this book was prepared by the Committee on the Biological Confinement of Genetically Engineered Organisms, which comes under the auspices of the US National Research Council. This report examines the bioconfinement of genetically engineered plants, animals, microbes and fungi, with particular attention given to transgenic fish and shellfish, trees, grasses and microbes, as many of these species are currently under US federal regulatory evaluation. Chapter headings include: when and why to consider bioconfinement, bioconfinement of animals: fish, shellfish, and insects, and biological and operational considerations for bioconfinement. This full-text book is freely available online, and can be browsed by chapter or searched by keyword. Pages can also be printed out from PDF (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader) for offline viewing, although print quality is poor.
FT.com / World / US - US Poised To Rule On Cloned Livestock agricultural biotechnology companies and the livestock industry have beenobserving a ViaGen and Cyagra, another USbased livestock cloning company, http://news.ft.com/cms/s/37766fa4-e357-11d9-b6f0-00000e2511c8.html
Extractions: // Do not remove!!! // Do not remove!!! // Do not remove!!! // Do not remove!!! // Do not remove!!! All times are London time. Sign up now Take a tour Username Password Remember me World US Main page content: US poised to rule on cloned livestock By Clive Cookson in Philadelphia Meat and milk from cloned farm animals is about to be declared safe for human consumption by the US Food and Drug Administration, one of the world's most powerful regulatory bodies. A favourable risk assessment from the FDA is expected to start the commercial exploitation of cloning to improve livestock quality around the world. The rest of this article is for FT.com subscribers only   Want to read more? Skip to remaining content Main navigation menu: "World" sub navigation "Europe" sub navigation "Companies" sub navigation "By industry" sub navigation "By region" sub navigation "Markets" sub navigation "Equities" sub navigation "Markets headlines" sub navigation "Equities" sub navigation
Extractions: var docURL = document.URL var urlSection = docURL.substring(docURL.indexOf("vwGenerated"), docURL.length); document.write('Send this page'); About Us Meeting Minutes Publications Advice ... Research Prepared for By Dr. Robert Kemp March 2001 Executive Summary Introduction Nature of Animal Breeding Horse Industry ... Conclusions The following recommendations should be considered in the development of Intellectual Property Rights strategies for higher life forms with respect to the Canadian livestock genetics industries: Develop methods to encourage innovation through strong public and private research sectors. Develop enhanced intellectual property rights policies and strategies that encourage and foster development while not creating barriers to entry, access to technology or significant consolidation in the industry. Develop policies and agreements to ensure that sufficient genetic resources are available both domestically and internationally for use by the Canadian livestock genetic industry.
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MEATSAFETY.org What benefit does biotechnology have for livestock? biotechnology has a significantrole in enhancing livestock nutrition. With better nutrition, animals http://www.meatsafety.org/FAQ/faqs.htm
Extractions: Antibiotics are used in livestock production to ensure safe and wholesome meat products in the food supply. Antibiotics play an important role in ensuring healthy animals. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved antibiotics for use in the food industry more than 40 years ago. Since the approval, farmers have used antibiotics safely to help animals remain healthy. Are there reasons other than illness for antibiotic use? Yes. Antibiotics are used for three different purposes in animal production: therapeutic use to treat identified illness, prophylatic use to prevent illness, and sub-therapeutic use to enhance feed efficiency and promote growth. It has been demonstrated that when antibiotic use is curtailed in livestock production, there are consequences such as increased likelihood of more devastating disease outbreaks amongst livestock with more severe consequences for the animals.
Biotech Blog There is no difference between meat and milk from cloned livestock and those foods There could be as many as 50 new biotechnology medicines approved for http://www.biotechblog.com/
KARI Agricultural Biotechnology Research biotechnology programme offers real opportunities to reduce/overcome agricultural Characterization, improvement and conservation of plant, livestock and http://www.kari.org/Biotechnology/Default.htm
Extractions: Many constraints hamper profitable agricultural production in Kenya, among them inadequate availability of disease free planting materials, crop and livestock diseases, poor livestock nutrition, pests, abiotic factors such as drought, soil pH and poor plant and animal genotypes. Reducing the incidence of these factors would result in increased production while early diagnosis of diseases facilitates effective control. Applicable Biotechnology tools include: Tissue culture for disease-free micro-propagation of priority crops such as banana, potato, sweetpotato, cassava and macadamia. Improvement of the nutritive value of foods through improved vitamin, micronutrient (iron, zinc, calcium) and protein contents as well as reducing the anti-nutritive value of foods such as removal of cyanide in cassava. Development of diagnostics for plant and animal diseases as well as novel vaccines for livestock diseases.
Rumen Biotech - Home ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work has been funded by Meat and livestock Australia,Applied biotechnology Ltd (Qld), University of New England (Armidale NSW) and http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/rumen/page.html
Extractions: Centre for High-throughput Agricultural Genetic Analysis ( CHAGA The technology developed by Rumen Biotech is especially useful for ruminant animals (sheep, goats, cattle, deer, etc) where a large part of their digestive process is performed by bacteria. Rumen Biotech produced a series of genetically modified strains of the rumen bacterium Butyrvibrio fibrisolvens, which were designed to protect livestock from poisoning by the natural plant poison, fluoroacetate. This was shown to be effective in sheep, in 1997. A PC2 contained toxicity trial was performed in Nov-Dec 2003, to confirm
Defra, UK - Science Search Science Business Area livestock Science and biotechnology. Detailed below arescience projects in the science business area selected. View whole list http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=ProjectList&Completed=0&
Extractions: Livestock feed derived from biotechnology has been shown to increase production efficiency, decrease animal waste and lower the toxins that can cause sickness in animals, asserts Terry Etherton, distinguished professor at The Pennsylvania State University. Genetically modified feed also can improve water and soil quality by reducing levels of phosphorous and nitrogen in animal waste. Over the past 20 years, biotechnology has lead to the development of new processes and products that have benefited agriculture and society. Between 1996 and 2002 there was a 35-fold increase in acreage planted globally with genetically modified (GM) crops, from 1.7 to 58.1 million hectares, and more than a quarter of GM crops are grown in developing countries. While there has been considerable discussion about the benefits of GM crops in the grains and fruits humans consume, less public debate has been forthcoming about GM crops' profound effects on improving the health of livestock grown for meat products and on reducing some of the environmental costs of livestock wastes.
Biotechnology Through our links with the biotechnology department at Leicester University, ADAS is an industry leader in livestock farming research and solutions http://www.adas.co.uk/ahw/biotechnology.html
Extractions: @import "/css/menu.css"; @import "/css/site.css"; Contact Us Homepage About ADAS toggleMenu('s2') toggleMenu('s2s2','s2'); Through our links with the biotechnology department at Leicester University, ADAS has access to the latest information on the use of recombinant DNA and diagnostic markers in animal disease testing. Of particular current significance is work to develop a test indicating susceptibility of cattle to BSE. To find out more, Research on the development of profitable and sustainable livestock farming systems that work with the environment Predicting the long-term effects of new measures such as cross compliance and Single Payment Scheme Working closely with the industry's vets and governing bodies on many health and welfare topics Progression towards reduction in transmission rates of scrapie in sheep ... Working with feed companies, producers and legislators in the development of healthy pig diets and poultry diets
To Subscribe Printable Version January 12, 2005 India Invests In Crop biotechnology Feeds for livestock, published by the same university . Crop Biotech for livestock Feeds ISAAA Crop Biotech Update http://www.biotechknowledge.com/biotech/knowcenter.nsf/ID/86256AEE0053885686256F
Extractions: India Invests in Biotechnology to Enhance Rice Production Indian scientists are working to develop genetically engineered rice to help alleviate these economic and environmental factors. They have targeted traits for resistance against disease and pests. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the department of biotechnology are both funding research projects to enhance biotechnology. Indian scientists have developed Bt rice to protect against insect pests and have been in field tests for a couple of years. It is now the time to push it to commercialization after a rigorous regulatory review. An objection raised by some opponents is the specter of adverse environmental impact, including harm to wild and weedy relatives (biodiversity) of rice. According to the scientists this concern is not significant, because rice is pre-dominantly a self-pollinating crop and gene flow is limited. Another challenge for India in meeting the increased demand is the cost of manual labour. Cost for weed control can be as high as 30 percent of the total cost of rice production, yet yield loss due to weeds can be as high as 90 percent. Rice that is resistant to broad spectrum herbicides can survive spray applications that will remove these weeds, making herbicide resistant GM rice a cost-effective tool for farmers. India Truth About Trade
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USAID - Biotechnology USAID supports development of biotechnology as a component of our The scienceof biotechnology is helping to guide more precise crop and livestock http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/agriculture/biotechnology/
Extractions: Home Our Work Agriculture These collaborative programs engage the expertise of U.S. and developing country universities, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and other international institutions. The goals of the programs include: develop technologies targeted to small farmers in developing countries, build scientific capacity through short and long term training, enable public research systems to address regulatory and intellectual property rights issues as they move research forward
Extractions: A dviser Approved Career Elective Areas (20 - 28 units) Print out career elective area requirements (pdf) A minimum of 60 units of 300/400 level must be taken to graduate. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Graduate School Biotechnology Livestock Production ... Agricultural Communication Minor Pre-Veterinary Medicine UNITS RECOMMENDED CORE: Biology of Animals BIO 153 General Chemistry CHEM 128 General Chemistry CHEM 129 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 317 OR Biochemical Principles *CHEM 313 OR * CHEM 371 Metabolism CHEM 372 Microbiology MCRO 221 OR College Physics PHYS 121 College Physics PHYS 122 Systemic Animal Physiology *VS 438 Vertebrate Development ZOO 405 Directed Electives Equine Reproduction *ASCI 333 Internship in Animal Science ASCI 339 Animal Nutrition ASCI 420 Biology of Plants and Fungi BIO 152 Biochemistry Laboratory CHEM 374 Poultry Immunology and Diseases PM X340 Applied Statistics for the Life Sciences *STAT 218
Extractions: Guides to Info. Resources Agriculture and Natural Resources Scope: Biotechnology the use of genetically engineered organisms is being applied to major aspects of agriculture including the development of food crops and livestock, as well as enhancing the nutritional quality of foods and reducing the need for toxic pesticides and herbicides. This is a selective guide to campus library resources on Agricultural Biotechnology. Email the subject area specialist at sgagnon (@umd.edu) or call (301)405-9098 for more information. To locate books, search the library's Catalog . Books can be searched by subject, author, title and more. Examples of words and terms you may wish to use to retrieve books on the subject of agricultural biotechnology are: Agricultural Biotechnology
