Transgenetic food animals for Australia and New Zealand

Abstract

Despite 20 years of research on transgenic animals in Australia and New Zealand, there are currently no transgenic animals being grown for food or fibre production in these countries, or indeed in the developed world. This situation contrasts with the cropping industries where several transgenic plants are approved and available. This review covers some of the technical, commercial, regulatory and social issues that may impact on the application of transgenic technologies to food animal production in Australia and New Zealand.