Genetically Modified Chicken by jonas schwantzer

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-11 05:20:31 UTC

Here is quick illustration on how chickens have been modified to be a lot larger in size.

Advantages To GMO Chicken

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-15 02:07:53 UTC

Chicken is genetically modified for human consumptions. Genetically modified chickens are most commonly split up into two groups the "broilers and the "layers". For layers the chickens are genetically modified to lay a greater amount of eggs, according to one green planet, the layers can lay up to 250 eggs in a day. However one green planet is very biased to being against genetically modified chicken, therefore making it possible for 250 to be a exaggerated amount. More amount of eggs allow there to be more supply for customers to consume. The "boilers" phenotypes are changes to have bigger breasts and more meat. Again this benefits suppliers and consumers, providing bigger and more appealing chickens.

Disadvantages To GMO Chicken

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-15 02:09:13 UTC

The main disadvantage to genetically modified chicken is the cruelty the chickens must endure. For example, chickens are genetically modified to have more meat on them and bigger chests, the FDA states that chickens with genetically modified breasts cannot sustain this breast size, furthermore is cause their organs to begin failing. This is a great threat to the chickens as it can be the cause of a lot of problems such as heart attacks. A farmer reporting to the FDA released a statement that he looses up to 1000 chickens a day due to organ failure.

Best Case/ Worse Case Scenario

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-15 02:10:37 UTC

Controversies

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-15 02:12:00 UTC

How Chickens Are Modified

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-15 02:12:35 UTC

Scientists use modern technology to genetically engineer chickens. Scientists implant genes and change DNA to change the phenotypes of chickens, increasing breast size, more meat, more eggs produced, etc. For examples, using genes from bigger chicken breeds like the jersey giant, brahma, cochin, etc. and using these genes to change the genetic makeups of more common and easy to breed chickens, thereby changing the phenotypes. Chickens are prime for genetic modification, according to upc, "Chickens are suitable for gene manipulation because, unlike other domestic animals, they mature quickly, and a single bird can have thousands of offspring. Foreign genes need only to be inserted into one generation, which passes the genes on."

Who Benefits from Genetically Modified Chicken

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-16 04:55:40 UTC

Suppliers and consumers obtain the most benefit from genetically modified chickens. The suppliers get more produce and more appealing produce. For example the chickens that are genetically modified to produce more eggs, allow suppliers to receive more eggs to sell, thereby also benefiting the suppliers. This is because the more supply there is the less demand there is, furthermore making it cheaper for people to buy eggs. Having bigger chickens also benefits the suppliers.When the chicken is bigger, it is then more appealing to consumers. Consumers then buy more chickens and at higher prices, giving the suppliers more revenue.

Boredr

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-16 04:56:42 UTC

When would genetically modified chicken cause a problem

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-16 04:57:47 UTC

Genetically modified chicken can pose a problem is there is possible harm for humans. Changing and altering chickens that we consume is dangerous. Genetically modified chicken is eaten all over the world. If a problem does arrive it could easily spread across the human populations. That is why extra caution needs to be taken with altering and inserting genes, and examinations taking place to ensure the safety of the public.

What is an alternative?

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-16 05:01:34 UTC

Instead of using GMO chickens, the focus could be placed on good breeding and raising. Giving chickens better feed in order to naturally improve their egg production or growth in size. In our modern time we even use Genetically modified feed. Feed that gives more nutrition to chickens. Instead on focusing on modifying chickens, we could instead look for an alternative with chicken feed. Possibly finding ways in feed to enhance physical traits.

Controversy

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-21 13:49:57 UTC

Many people are against genetically modifying chickens and other food. They believe that it is cruel and can cause harm to people. Although many government run food inspection corporation have agreed with genetic modification and approved it many people still are against it. Their have been rallies and protest where people expressed their concerns on the matter.

Works Cited

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-22 01:16:14 UTC

Connor, Kevin O'. "The Genetically Modified Chicken: How We Have Altered ‘Broiler’ Chickens for Profit." One Green Planet. One Green Planet, n.d. Web. 21 May 2017. .

"Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Use in the Chicken Industry." The National Chicken Council. N.p., 05 Aug. 2013. Web. 21 May 2017. .

Duhaime-Ross, Arielle. "FDA Approves Genetically Modified Chicken - but Not as Food." The Verge. The Verge, 09 Dec. 2015. Web. 21 May 2017. .

"U S Food and Drug Administration Home Page." U S Food and Drug Administration Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2017. .

"Animal Pharm: Food For Thought (Full Documentary) - Real Stories." YouTube. YouTube, 23 May 2015. Web. 21 May 2017. .

GMOAnswers. "How Are GMOs Created?" YouTube. YouTube, 02 Aug. 2013. Web. 21 May 2017. .

Problem with knowing the science.

jonasschwantzer — 2017-05-22 02:12:52 UTC

People who learn about how chickens are genetically modified often fear the process. People believe the process is cruel and can harm the human population. This is what creates the controversy over wether it should be legal. The science has created a conflict that has lead to protests.