Sunday, 6 July 2008

Religious/ethical issues that may arise when GM foods is cultivated and consumed

The use of genes from animals that are forbidden by certain religious groups such as Muslims may create inconvenience to these groups of people particularly when pork genes are concerned. [1]
Animal wellbeing could also be badly affected. the widespread use of growth hormones will cause the animals to suffer from stress and disease problems. For example, cows may be given more powerful GM growth hormones could suffer from related health problems. [2]
Available at:
1. http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB/manuscripts/manuscripts2003/Novembermanuscrits2003/Kelemu/Kelemu%20et%20al.htm (accessed 15 June 2008)
2. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Genetically_modified_foods?OpenDocument
(accessed 29 June 2008)

Regards
Aziyani

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