While there are both pros and cons for genetic engineering, the pros out weigh the cons. Important benefits come from genetic engineering and while there are drawbacks they are minor in comparison. Having animals grow faster, require less food, and leave behind less environmentally damaging waste are just a few of the benefits. Some people claim that it is unethical or dangerous, however if it was truly dangerous the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) would never let it on the market. As to being unethical we humans have been doing selective breeding for centuries and this is not that different.
An important benefit is that animals can be engineered to produce certain antibodies which can help make new kinds of medicine. Even though some food companies are refusing to stock food that originates from genetically engineered animals there are just as many that are willing. Some consumers are complaining that the animal drug rules the FDA put in place do not regulate genetically engineered animals properly. However when creating these rules the FDA kept in mind 28,000 comments that came from food producers, trade associations, and the public. Overall genetic engineering is a great process when it is used to help humans without harming animals.
An important benefit is that animals can be engineered to produce certain antibodies which can help make new kinds of medicine. Even though some food companies are refusing to stock food that originates from genetically engineered animals there are just as many that are willing. Some consumers are complaining that the animal drug rules the FDA put in place do not regulate genetically engineered animals properly. However when creating these rules the FDA kept in mind 28,000 comments that came from food producers, trade associations, and the public. Overall genetic engineering is a great process when it is used to help humans without harming animals.
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"Genetic Engineering- Part 2: Pros and Cons of Genetically Engineering Crops." Genetic Engineering Part 2: Pros and Cons of Genetically Engineered Crops. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013.
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/animals/genetic2.htm