Spider Goat Farm, United States
From series “Top 10 Extraordinary Farms”
You can also find an original farm in Utah State University. At first sight, it is difficult to understand why this farm is unique and very original, as main animals are ordinary goats. In reality, the goats living on the farm are unique, genetically modified animals which have been inoculated with spider gene.
The goats living on the farm have got a gene of the silk spider (Nephila comaci). Externally, these animals look just like ordinary goats. The main characteristic of the goats is that they give milk containing Nephila comaci silk. All the milk produced on the farm is recycled. Silk contained in milk is separated in a special way and is used for production of various materials and products. Silk made by spiders is actively used in the production of fishing line, surgical thread, parachutes and even bullet-proof vests.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Zions Bank USU Campus Financial Center' located in 0.39 km (
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent A Car' is located in 0.73 km (
on the map).
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