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Research Project: Strategies to Control Respiratory Diseases of Cattle

Location: Animal Health Genomics

Title: Genome editing for better health in cattle

Author
item Workman, Aspen

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/16/2025
Publication Date: 9/2/2025
Citation: Workman, A.M. 2025. Genome editing for better health in cattle. Husker Harvest Days Printed Program, Grand Island, NE, September 9-11, 2025.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Traditional breeding has faced challenges in enhancing natural disease resistance in livestock. However, genome editing and reproductive technologies now offer precise ways to create new, beneficial genetic traits. Through a collaborative effort involving the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, industry partners, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, our team recently used these methods to produce the first calf with genetic resistance to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), a pathogen costing the cattle industry approximately $1 billion annually. This presentation will explore how this technology can improve animal welfare and farm profitability.