Transgenic Goats: First Step to Producing Healthier Milk

In 2009, Russia is awaiting the 1st generation of transgenic goats to produce lactoferrin in their milk. Lactoferrin is a protein found in human milk. This protein protects a weak human baby's immune system from viruses and bacteria. The good thing about the protein is that there are no bad side effects, but the bad thing is that, so far, scientists have not found a way to mass-produce it. They are hoping that the transformation of this gene into goats will be the first way to mass-produce the protein.

- by Shelby Smith

http://www.russiatoday.com/Top_News/2009-02-10/Goats_link_biotech_and_babies.html