About the Book

Animal Biotechnology

Animal biotechnology is the use of science and engineering to modify living organisms. The goal is to make products, to improve animals and to develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses. The potential benefits of animal biotechnology are numerous and include enhanced nutritional content of food for human consumption; a more abundant, cheaper and varied food supply; agricultural land-use savings; a decrease in the number of animals needed for the food supply; improved health of animals and humans; development of new, low-cost disease treatments for humans; and increased understanding of human disease. Animal biotechnology in use today is based on the science of genetic engineering. Under the umbrella of genetic engineering exist other technologies, such as transgenics and cloning, that also are used in animal biotechnology. This book is intended for under-and post-graduate students of pure and applied sciences of all Indian Universities and also for non-specialists in other disciplines who wish to understand animal biotechnology. CONTENTS : (1) Introduction (2) Animal Cell Culture (3) Animal Cell Culture and Biotechnology (4) Animal Tissue Culture (5) Cloning of Animal Cell Culture (6) Transgenic Animals (7) Manipulation of Reproduction in Animals (8) Food of Transgenic in Animal Biotechnology (9) Genes in Animal Biotechnology (10) Basic Ruminant Nutrition in Animals (11) Biotechnology and Monogastric Nutrition in Animals.