Dr. Carl Jiang: Stem Cell-Based Embryos for Cattle In Vitro Breeding | Ep. 194
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Carl Jiang, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, explains how stem cells may support future cattle breeding. He discusses early embryo development, cloning, gene editing, and stem cell-based embryos as long-term tools for reproductive progress in beef systems. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Turning stem cell-based embryos into calves would represent a paradigm shift in animal breeding and cattle production."
Meet the guest: Dr. Carl Jiang https://www.linkedin.com/in/zongliang-carl-jiang-72b97a2b/ is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Connecticut and completed postdoctoral work at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on early embryo development, stem cells, and reproductive technologies in cattle. Learn more from Dr. Carl Jiang on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:55) Introduction (03:45) Stem cells (07:39) Breeding applications (11:35) Industry use (13:55) Future embryos (21:35) Research challenges (28:23) Final questions
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