Question

Name the first transgenic cow. Which gene was introduced in this cow?

Answer 1

First transgenic cow:
The first transgenic cow produced was Rosie in 1997.



Gene introduced in first transgenic cow:
Human gene alpha lactalbumin was introduced to make Rosie. This cow produced alpha-lactalbumin in the milk.The milk produced was protein enriched milk, which was nutritionally more balanced for infants than normal cow milk.