The Animal Science Podcast

Scientists at Texas A&M University recently announced the birth of a genetically modified goat that produces a malaria vaccine in its milk. This goat could help people in developing countries get the medicine they need to survive. In this podcast, researcher Mark Westhusin talks about this unique animal and the obstacles in the future of biotechnology.

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In response to under-cover videos of animal production facilities, the Center for Food Integrity has formed the Animal Care Panel. The center hopes that animal behavior and welfare experts can help separate approved practices from alleged abuse in videos. In this podcast, panel member and Purdue scientist Candace Croney talks about her experience on the panel.

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In this podcast, Madeline interviews Eileen Wright, an animal science graduate student at Iowa State University. Wright studies swine oocytes to see how heat stress affects cell division. What has she discovered? Listen and find out.

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