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!"Genetic engineering is a tool that takes us to the next level by enabling targeted changes to traits that need to be changed, amended, or brought into the population."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.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:41) Introduction(02:30) Genetic engineering basics(03:30) What is transgenic(04:53) Knockouts and mutations(08:13) Disease resistance focus(09:50) Technology limitations(14:04) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim- Farm Health Guardian𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus