Reply #6: First of all, this is going to be a huge drain on the gene pool [View All]

If cloning is going to become the mass produced meat alternative, like all corporate ag wants, we're going to lose a lot of our domesticated livestock gene pool. Being as these various pools have already been severely depleted due to the machinations of corporate ag, we can't afford to lose any more.

Secondly, cloning is not an exact replication. Yes, 99.9% of the DNA material is replicated, but that other 0.1% comes from DNA matter left in the egg after the nucleus is extracted. Hmm, what could arise from that?

Third, continuing to clone off of one line leads to animals that have weak immune systems and other problems. There is no vigor introduced into the line as would happen with normal breeding. This leads to increased cost and increased problems down the road.

Fourth, I find it disturbing that we're now allowing corporations to play God with animals. How soon before they start doing so with humans?

I doubt that this is going to be stopped by the corporate rubber stamp known as Bushco. Therefore I suggest people start buying their meat from local, organic farmers. Now only will you not be supporting this sort of frankenfood, but your meat will taste better and be better for you.