Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Tables and Boxes -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Applications of Biotechnology Techniques -- 3 Animals Engineered for Human Health Purposes -- 4 Food Safety Concerns -- 5 Environmental Concerns -- 6 Animal Health and Welfare -- 7 Concerns Related to Scientific Uncertainty, Policy Context, Institutional Capacity, and Social Implications -- References -- Glossary -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- About the Authors -- Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications -- Index.