Scientists at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have genetically engineered pigs to be completely immune to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a virus that costs the European pig industry almost £1.5bn a year. The achievement offers significant potential animal welfare and economic benefits for farmers. Following further tests, gene editing could be introduced to commercial farms within each year.
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have genetically engineered pigs to be completely immune to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a virus that costs the European pig industry almost £1.5bn a year. The achievement offers significant potential animal welfare and economic benefits for farmers. Following further tests, gene editing could be introduced to commercial farms within five years.