The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer: Genetic Engineering in Livestock | Ep. 164

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer from the University of Missouri breaks down what genetic engineering really means for the swine industry. He outlines key concepts like transgenics, gene editing, and introgression, and discusses where this technology could take us, especially regarding disease resistance. Learn how these tools might help producers face today’s biggest health challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Genetic engineering basics
• Transgenic vs. gene editing
• Introgression applications
• Disease resistance strategy

Meet the guest:

Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri, with a research focus on genetic engineering in swine. Currently serving as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences, he brings valuable insight into how gene editing technologies can help swine health challenges.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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