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R&D Solutions for Sheep
BioVenic's expertise and advanced technology platform in animal-related research and development allow us to develop customized sheep breeding and genetic research solutions for our customers' different project objectives. In addition, we offer animal veterinary drug and feed development services to better meet our customers' various R&D needs.
Sheep have high economic value as they can be used to produce meat, milk, fiber, and other by-products. In addition, due to their suitable size, short gestation period, and abundant milk production, sheep have become an important model animal in agriculture, pharmaceutical, and biomedical research. In order to obtain excellent sheep breeds with high meat and milk yields, high-quality wool, and high disease resistance, various methods have been used to select sheep breeds. The traditional breeding method is to retain individuals with superior traits through phenotypic selection, but the breeding process is very slow and complex. With the advancement of genetic engineering and modern molecular biology, new varieties of sheep can be bred by modifying or editing genes. Compared with traditional breeding methods, modern molecular breeding methods have greatly improved in predictability and efficiency.
Considerations of Sheep Breeding Goals
Economic Considerations
- Growth Performance
- Carcass Traits
- Meat Quality
- Calving Performance
- Feed Conversion Ratio
- Lambing Frequency
- Milk Yield
- Wool Quality and Yield
Animal Health Considerations
- Disease Resistance
- Parasite Resistance
- Immunological Status
- The Degree of Calving Difficulty
Sustainable Considerations
- Resource Waste
- Greenhouse Gas Emission
- Water Usage
Other Considerations
- Genomic Stability
- Genetic Diversity
- Biosecurity of Genetically Engineered Animals
Our Services
BioVenic has built proprietary, versatile technology platforms for sheep related research projects. We help researchers to investigate the mysteries in sheep molecular breeding and genetic research to accelerate breeding progress and discover novel traits. With a strong academic background, our team of experienced experts is able to provide the best services and support sheep health and veterinary studies. In addition, we also help researchers to discover small ruminants' nutrition and feed development.
Want to Learn More?
With years of experience in animal research and innovative perspective, BioVenic is committed to providing high-quality services in sheep-related research. We are confident to design effective solutions to help you break through all obstacles in sheep-related research. If you are interested in our services, please contact us for more information and a detailed quote.
References
- Thorne, J. W., et al. Evolution of the sheep industry and genetic research in the United States: opportunities for convergence in the twenty-first century. Anim Genet. 2021, 52(4):395-408.
- Kalds, P., et al. Sheep and goat genome engineering: from random transgenesis to the CRISPR era. Front Genet. 2019, 10:750.