first-ever u.S. approval of genetically engineered animal product
The U.S. Food and Drug Along with the approval of ATryn, the Industry Organization (BIO). “BIO is aimed at advancing human health, Glenn
Administration (FDA) announced Feb. 6 FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine also especially pleased that the approval sig- said. For example, GE animals can pro-
the first approval of a human healthcare approved GTC’s New Animal Drug nals that the U.S. government regulato- duce pharmaceutical proteins and
product derived from a genetically engi- Application, the first of its kind to regulate ry process governing GE animals is replacement tissues in their milk, eggs,
neered (GE) animal. GE animals. This is now required for a effective. The regulatory process was and blood, which can be used in the
ATryn, a recombinant form of human recombinant technology used to develop clarified in final guidance released by treatment of human diseases such as can-
antithrombin developed by GTC transgenic animals, such as the goats that FDA on Jan. 15, 2009. The process cer, heart attacks, hemophilia, rheuma-
Biotherapeutics, was approved by the FDA produce recombinant antithrombin. GTC ensures the products made available toid arthritis, pandemic flu, malaria and
for the prevention of peri-operative and has granted OVATION the right to market through various applications of genetic small pox. In addition, research is being
peri-partum thromboembolic events in ATryn in the United States and pursue fur- engineering will go through a rigorous conducted to produce transplant organs
hereditary antithrombin deficient patients. ther clinical development. and transparent review process before in pigs that may be a source of organs
ATryn is the first ever transgenically “BIO applauds the FDA for approv- being approved for the marketplace.” for humans.
produced therapeutic protein and the first ing this product,” said Dr. Barbara Research with GE animals such as For more information, visit
recombinant antithrombin approved in the Glenn, managing director for animal goats, pigs, sheep, chicken, fish and cat-
www.bio.org and
United States. biotechnology at the Biotechnology tle, has yielded a variety of products
www.fda.gov/cvm/GEAnimals.htm.
2009 equine affaire will blend “new” with “old”
Nearly 100,000 horse people from Youth Pavilions, the Pfizer Fantasia, and Since the event’s inception in Daily admission will be $14 for adults
throughout the Midwest and beyond are Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race, 1994, Equine Affaire’s educational and $8 for children ages 7 to 12; children 6
expected at the 2009 Equine Affaire, April the 2009 Equine Affaire also will include program has formed the cornerstone and under are free. Four-day passes will be
2-5 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. two new special events: the Equine Affaire of the expo’s format and mission. $48 for adults and $28 for children. For
In addition to offering an unparalleled Youth & Collegiate Horse Judging Contest, The 2009 program will offer more more information and advance tickets, visit
educational program, the largest horse- and Canine Affaire, a program of clinics than 230 clinics, seminars and
www.equineaffaire.com or call
related trade show in the nation, Breed and and demos on popular canine disciplines.
demonstrations. 740-845-0085.
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