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Gene-Edited Dairy Goats Exhibit Enhanced Resistance to Mastitis

Experts from China developed gene-edited dairy goats with enhanced resistance to mastitis through a regulatory sequence gene editing breeding strategy. The results of the study are published in Advance Science.

Mastitis is a common disease affecting the livestock industry worldwide, characterized by the inflammation of the mammary gland. It is one of the leading causes of economic losses in dairy goats resulting from infection caused by pathogens, such as Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichia coli. The researchers proposed the use of gene editing to fight against inflammatory diseases using dairy goats as model animals.

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You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

Video: You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

It's time for some honest feedback here at Ewetopia Farms! Today, we’re showing you all eight rams we used for breeding this year. Instead of just presenting them, we thought it would be fun to create a “Ram Report Card” — where we point out both their strengths and areas for improvement.

But here’s the twist: you be the judge! In the comments, let us know what you like about each ram and what you think could be improved. No ram is ever perfect, but every one of them brings something valuable to the flock. By sharing perspectives, we all learn more about what to look for in good breeding stock.

At Ewetopia Farms, we raise registered Suffolk and Polled Dorset sheep, focusing on high-quality genetics, structure, and friendly temperaments. Evaluating breeding rams is part of the bigger picture of building stronger flocks — and we’re excited to share the process with you.

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