This document discusses animal biotechnology and the use of animals in research. It covers several topics including the roles of animals in biotechnology, common animal models used, animal reproduction processes, and methods for creating transgenic animals. Laboratory animals like mice, rats, and hamsters are commonly used subjects in research. Without animal research, scientists would lack an important base of knowledge. The document also describes techniques like artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and the use of bovine somatotropin hormone to increase milk production in dairy cattle.

1. Animal Biotechnology VM 506 Lecture 2