Animal Science II Biotechnology in Animal Science

Objective Describe the use of biotechnology to improve animal health, productivity and reproduction

What is Biotechnology? The _______________ of the _______________ makeup of plants and _______________.

Improving Animal Health Improved Diagnostic testing _____________________ antibodies ______________________ testing _____________________ Treatment for disease Caused by ____________ and _________________ Genetically engineered vaccines Not ___________ _______________ causing agents

Improving Productivity __________________ Animals that have been _____________________ engineered _________ has been shared between organisms ____________ __________________ Can be used to produce __________________ for humans

Improving Productivity _________________________ Hormones produced by the ____________________ Circulates in the _________________ Directs _____________ and ____________ deposits Regulates ____________ production in females

Somatotrophins Examples: ________ Bovine __________________ Increases ________________ Leaner _______________

Somatotrophins __________ Porcine ________________________ Increases _____________ efficiency Reduces ____________

Improving Reproduction Embryo Transfer Performing a ___________________________ of a female Fertilizing the __________________ Removing the _________________________ embryos Placing _________ embryos in other _____________ (of the same species)

Improving Reproduction _____________ Makes animals have _________________ ___________________ Embryo _____________________ _________________ transfer Most rapidly increases ________________ in a particular species of animal