Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1+1)

1.1.3.2. Animal biotechnology

The animal biotechnology has the following application.

1. The development of vaccines to protect animals from disease,

2. The production superior calves through superovulation and embryotranfer technology,

3. The production of several calves from one embryo (embryo splitting/ cloning ),

4. Increase of animal growth rate,

5. Rapid disease detection by molecular immunological techniques.

6. Monoclonal antibody production

7. Recombinant vaccine production, and

8. Transgenic technology in animal production.

In summary, modern biotechnology offers opportunities to improve product quality, nutritional content, and economic benefits. The genetic makeup of plants and animals can be modified by either insertion of new useful genes or removal of unwanted ones. Biotechnology is changing the way plants and animals are grown, boosting their value to growers, processors, and consumers.