Does the country produce GM animals?

No

For the time being, the country does not commercially produce GM animals.

 

Brief description of the regulatory framework for GM animals

Argentine regulation contemplates the possibility to carry out trials with and commercially produce GM animals, and has enacted specific regulations to address these cases. Risk assessment is conducted by the same agencies and commissions that assess GM crops biosafety.

Are there local developments?

Yes

Some examples of local developments

• Transgenic cows that produce milk containing human growth hormone. "Dinastía Pampa Mansa", developed by Biosidus.

• Transgenic cows that produce milk containing human insulin. "Dinastía Patagonia", developed by Biosidus.

• Transgenic cows that produce milk containing bovine growth hormone. "Dinastía Porteña", developed by Biosidus.

• Transgenic cow that produces milk with similar properties as human breast milk (containing human lysozyme and lactoferrin) “Rosita ISA” developed by the Grupo de Biotecnología de la Reproducción - INTA Balcarce y la Universidad Nacional de San Martín.