An animal geneticist at the University of California-Davis told Kansas cattle producers recently that a gene editing technique more common in plant genetics is also a safe option for shortening the time it takes to improve cattle genetics.
K-State Cattlemen’s Day: Geneticist outlines promise of gene editing
New technology could help shorten time needed to improve cattle genetics
Graduate student Lindsay Upperman, left, and University of California specialist Alison Van Eenennaam show gene-edited hornless dairy calves.





