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Technology holds the promise of productivity
Farmers and farm animals are facing a brave, new world — brave, because agriculture is entrusted with feeding an increasingly hungry and growing globe. And new, because farming’s future looks as if it will be based on molecular biology as … Continue reading
Posted in Guelph Mercury
Tagged agriculture, farmers, farming, food, genetic engineering, Guelph Mercury, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy
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All about the Enviropig, straight from the horse’s mouth
Few advances in science from the University of Guelph have generated as much interest as the Enviropig, which has been genetically altered to excrete less phosphorous. You can learn about the Enviropig firsthand from Guelph scientist Cecil Forsberg, who was … Continue reading
Posted in General news
Tagged biotechnology, Enviropig, ethics, food, genetic engineering, pork producers, research, science, University of Guelph
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Green light from Environment Canada for transgenic Enviropigs
The Enviropig, the first transgenic animal created to address phosphorus loading on the environment, is getting the green light from Environment Canada. Global TV has a story today on its website saying Ottawa has determined the pigs, developed back in … Continue reading
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Tagged biotechnology, environment, farmers, genetic engineering, University of Guelph
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