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India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Marks Genetic Breakthrough

12/27/2025

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Tarmeem, India's first gene-edited sheep, was born on December 16, 2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University in Kashmir.
Professor Riaz Shah of Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University led the project, which included seven IVF procedures over seven years, as gene editing gains acceptance in several countries.
Tarmeem shows a 10% increase in muscle mass versus its non-edited twin.
If government approval is granted, the technology could be expanded to other livestock.

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Tarmeem, India's first gene-edited sheep, was born on December 16, 2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University in Kashmir.
Professor Riaz Shah of Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University led the project, which included seven IVF procedures over seven years, as gene editing gains acceptance in several countries.
Tarmeem shows a 10% increase in muscle mass versus its non-edited twin.
If government approval is granted, the technology could be expanded to other livestock.