Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Biotechnology in veterinary science - how it helps pets
By Blancou, J·Published in Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)·1990·Department of Animal Health and Protection, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Utilisation and control of biotechnological procedures in veterinary science.
Plain-English summary
This article looks at how biotechnology, which involves using living organisms to develop products and processes, has been used in veterinary medicine over time. It highlights various ways biotechnology can help with animal health, including diagnosing and treating diseases, improving genetics, and enhancing nutrition. The author also discusses the importance of managing risks associated with these biotechnological methods, emphasizing that while there is increasing interest in using these techniques for animal reproduction and disease management, developing preventive measures takes time due to the need for thorough risk assessments. Overall, the article shows that while biotechnology holds promise for improving animal care, careful control and evaluation are essential.
Abstract
The author retraces the history of "biotechnology" and the successive stages of its application in veterinary sciences. An inventory is given of potential applications in animal health (diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases), genetics, animal reproduction (direct and indirect contributions) and nutrition (at the levels of fodder plants, fermentation or prefermentation of feed, and animal metabolism). The control of biotechnological procedures is discussed, with reference to categories of risk and ways of averting risk, and control at national and international levels. There is growing interest in the application of biotechnology to animal reproduction and to the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, but developing ways to prevent disease is slow because considerable time is needed to evaluate risks.
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