GENETIC ENGINEERING:
Enviropig

Here's the Problem

The Eviropig project was carried out at the University of Guelph by Dr. Cecil W. Forsberg and his research team to produce a pig that generates less Phosphorus in its waste.

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Objective: Learn the steps of genetic engineering to help us make environmentally friendly pigs.

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Let’s Get Started

Steps to the Solution

Step 1: Designing the Gene

Matching the right promoter and coding region is essential for obtaining the desired gene expression in the pigs.

Step 2: Transformation

The transgene is inserted into a pig embryo.

Step 3: Breeding

The transgene is bred through generations of pigs.

Step 4: DNA Testing

We can be sure the transgene made it through the final product with genetic testing.