Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam: Gene Editing in Livestock | Ep. 71

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Distinguished Professor of Cooperative Extension at the University of California, Davis, explains how gene editing differs from traditional genetic engineering and how it can complement conventional breeding. She discusses polled cattle, heat tolerance, disease resistance, feed efficiency, current market examples, and the regulatory path for edited livestock. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Gene editing uses targeted molecular tools to modify specific DNA sequences, allowing selected genetic characteristics to change without broadly altering valuable animal genetics."

Meet the guest: Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam is a Distinguished Professor of Cooperative Extension in Animal Biotechnology and Genomics at the University of California, Davis. Her research and extension program focuses on applying quantitative genetics, genome editing, and reproductive technologies to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of animal agriculture. Her work also bridges science, regulation, and public understanding of food-animal biotechnology. Learn more from Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:12) Introduction
• (02:12) Gene editing explained
• (03:11) Editing versus genetic engineering
• (06:12) Breeding integration
• (07:25) Livestock traits and applications
• (09:01) Products reaching the market
• (12:00) Closing thoughts

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