First gene-altered livestock to serve as 'surrogate sires'
First gene-altered livestock to serve as 'surrogate sires'

Scientists have created pigs, goats and cattle that can serve as viable"surrogate sires”, male animals that produce sperm carrying only the genetictraits of donor animals.

Researchers say the development could speed up thespread of desirable characteristics in livestock and improve food productionfor a growing global population.