I just got this from the Angus email list......
"FDA May Approve Meat From Cloned Animals
Meatingplace.com reports the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ready to approve the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals by year-end. The report notes that a front-page story in the Washington Post indicated "the three-year process is nearing completion, as veterinary experts have decided meat from cloned animals and their offspring poses no risk to consumers."
FDA pointed out that it is approving clones, which are essentially twins, not genetically modified animals, the report said."
I think scientifically there is not one bit of difference between a steak from a cloned calf or cheddar cheese made from milk from a clone and I can't think of any scientific reason not to approve the use of clones in the food supply; but the $BILLION question is.....will the public care? Are we risking losing market share to consumer hysteria or will this be an excuse to keep American meat out of some overseas markets???
"FDA May Approve Meat From Cloned Animals
Meatingplace.com reports the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ready to approve the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals by year-end. The report notes that a front-page story in the Washington Post indicated "the three-year process is nearing completion, as veterinary experts have decided meat from cloned animals and their offspring poses no risk to consumers."
FDA pointed out that it is approving clones, which are essentially twins, not genetically modified animals, the report said."
I think scientifically there is not one bit of difference between a steak from a cloned calf or cheddar cheese made from milk from a clone and I can't think of any scientific reason not to approve the use of clones in the food supply; but the $BILLION question is.....will the public care? Are we risking losing market share to consumer hysteria or will this be an excuse to keep American meat out of some overseas markets???