🔬 Advancing In Vitro & Genome-Edited Innovations in Farm Animals 🧬

During day 4 of the G2P workshop, the discussion focused on genome editing, in vitro models, and functional genomics in animal breeding.

What a day!

✅ Genome-edited mammals & G2P in farm animals – Eric Pailhoux (INRAE, France) explored how genome editing can improve breeding strategies and animal traits.

✅ In vitro models in aquaculture & embryology – Fulvio Gandolfi (Univ. Milan) and Ramiro Alberio (Univ. Nottingham) presented novel platforms for functional feed characterization and comparative embryology.

✅ Genomics in animal breeding – Derek Bickhart (Hendrix Genetics) discussed the integration of functional annotation genomics data to improve selection and breeding applications.

✅ Adoption of in vitro methods – Maurice Whelan (JRC, European Commission) emphasized the importance of facilitating the uptake of in vitro research methods.

✅ Resilience at the organismal level – Carla Bonetti Madelaire (San Diego Zoo, USA) provided insights from comparative genomics and cell physiology, highlighting resilience in animal systems.

✅ Roundtable discussion – Emily Clark (EMBL-EBI, UK) led an engaging debate on how in vitro G2P applications can be expanded and widely implemented.

🔎 As research advances, how can in vitro models and genome editing shape the future of sustainable livestock production?