Federal scientists say there is virtually no difference between clones and conventional cows, pigs or goats. The Food and Drug Administration gave preliminary approval to meat and milk from cloned animals and could grant final approval by year's end.
The approval has yet to occur, but many companies are opting not to used cloned animals due to the surveys they have taken. Such companies include Land O'Lakes, Horizon Organic, and Ben and Jerry's.
The controvesy of cloning is rooted in the morality, but the fact is this is a huge push towards an increased food supply for developing nations and third world nations. Being able to provide a stronger stock of animals is key in solving starvation.
Cloning companies say the purpose of cloning is not to put many cloned livestock into the food supply. Instead, the goal is to make a genetic copy of a superior animal and then put its offspring into the food supply.
I don't see the flaw in using cloned animals, the only side affects we have seen is Dolly the sheep aging rapidly in comparison to a naturally concieved sheep. There seems to be no connection in aging and meat other than the texture.This is a far cry from creating a generation of hybrid human-cows, but it is utilizing science for a greater cause. The only reason dairy companies feel less inclined to use these cows is because of public hesitance.
If the approval goes through, I would be willing to try these cloned cows. This would reduce the price of beef and make it even cheaper for a family on a budget. One of the reasons people choose to eat process foods is because it is cheaper. By making produce and poultry more affordable, more families can have access and turn away from Fast Food.
What could eatting a clone really do?
Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070223/ap_on_sc/cloned_food;_ylt=Ar8avXRgsNHJ_XuJJyIuB8qJhMgF
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I would totally eat a cloned animal. There was a similar uproar over genetically modified crops a while ago, but I guess I don't see the problem with them.
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Looking at both sides of the story, perse, I agree with the use of cloned animals' offspring as increased food supply. However, after a few minutes of thought, I wondered, "What about the farmers of today who are already struggling to keep their family business alive?"
It's a touchy subject that, for those people directly involved (FDA, farmers, possible consumers), will probably cause some sort of uproar at some point.
*sigh* If only decisions in life were easier.
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i tend to think that starvation is two fold; yes it is about not having a sufficient "crop" of animals to provide, but it is also about corrupt government. i know you're probably looking at me funny, but seriously! the governments of extremely poor countries like many African countries, and South American nations as well, hoard the wealth and resources of the countries that they govern. if there was a better established system of government and accountability, i think that the problems would not become non-existant, but that they would become workable unto a solution. does that make sense or am i crazy? :o)
that's bad