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HEREDITAS ›› 2011, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 459-468.doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1005.2011.00459

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Advances of transgenic breeding in livestock

YU Da-Wei, ZHU Hua-Bin, DU Wei-Hua   

  1. Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
  • Received:2010-07-08 Revised:2010-09-14 Online:2011-05-20 Published:2011-05-25
  • Contact: DU Wei-Hua E-mail:dwh679@sohu.com

Abstract: Transgenic technology represents a revolutionary way to produce elite livestock breeds, allowing introduction of alien gene into livestock genome. Currently, pronuclear microinjection of DNA and somatic cell nuclear transfer are two popular methods used to make transgenic farm animals. Transgenic technology can be used in livestock breeding for improving disease resistance, carcass composition, lactational performance, wool production, growth rate, and reproductive performance, as well as reducing negative environmental impact. In addition to introduction of animal transgenic technolo-gies, this review described the status and the future perspective of transgenic breeding in livestock.

Key words: transgenic technology, livestock breeding, safety