E104 Can Gene Editing Transform Dairy Farming Forever?

Imagine a world where dairy cows, designed for maximum efficiency and health, are no longer just a result of natural selection and traditional breeding but are products of precise genetic modifications. As the science of gene editing rapidly progresses, breeders utilize advanced tools like CRISPR-Cas9 to enhance traits, transforming the dairy industry’s foundational processes. This raises profound questions about the future: could this spell the end for traditional dairy breeding practices as we’ve known them? With the ability to swiftly introduce desired genetic attributes and eradicate undesirable ones, gene editing stands at the forefront of modern science. This method is faster, cheaper than older methods, and  ...