The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - 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!

What you'll learn:  

• Gene editing fundamentals
• Editing versus genetic engineering
• Livestock health traits
• Regulation and market adoption

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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