This practice involves the use of genetic superior breed of cattle to act as parents for the next generations to come. Profitability is the main driving force under beef cattle genetics as the farmers seek to produce better quality cattle to fetch them more money in the market. It determines the farmer ability to reach a certain set production target. Some of the examples include the Angus and Hereford.
The Belgium Blue bull is as a result of significant improvement of production through the use of genetics. It is characterized by the presence of excess muscles and also a great amount of meat. They have an additional 40% of muscles and their ability to gain weight is tremendous in comparison to other breeds. This is economically beneficial to farmers because this beef from the cattle is sold and fetches a lot of money.
A disadvantage of this genetic modification is that the calves often develop extra large tongues and this can lead to their early death. Also, due to their large size, they often experience a lot of pain while giving birth hence most births are through caesarian section.
There are other methods of improving production such as the use of Artificial Insemination(AI) in this method, frozen semen is usually put into the cow reproductive tract hence an offspring is produced that has the desirable qualities that the farmer desires. Uniformity of the calves is created such that they are of the same age and they have the same genetic makeup. In the market, those that express the trait of uniformity fetch a higher price hence more advantageous.
Hybridization is a form of genetics of this species that accelerates production. Here, two of them are chosen for this process. The requirement of these species is that they should have different traits that are desirable. The main aim is to produce an offspring of desired qualities. The resultant is a hybrid that has high quality beef compared to the other breeds that have not been genetically engineer.
Cloning is the process that leads to the productions of a generation of offspring that have the same genetic makeup. Cloning results from the cells of an individual organism. Farmers prefer this because the qualities that they most desired in their cattle are achieved.
Though a good and beneficial practice, cloning has its drawbacks. The animals that result from cloning generally appear to be oversize; they lack strength and often fall sick and may end up dead. This factor leads to some farmers despising genetic modification in their animals due to these deaths.
In summary, economic profit is the main reason behind the use of genetic modification to improve production of this species. The rate of these animals falling sick is also greatly reduced. In the world of today, many people are now able to afford bulls hence the demand is going up. Genetic modification is seen to be the answer to meet these demands. However, processes that have negative consequences to the animals are better avoided.
The Belgium Blue bull is as a result of significant improvement of production through the use of genetics. It is characterized by the presence of excess muscles and also a great amount of meat. They have an additional 40% of muscles and their ability to gain weight is tremendous in comparison to other breeds. This is economically beneficial to farmers because this beef from the cattle is sold and fetches a lot of money.
A disadvantage of this genetic modification is that the calves often develop extra large tongues and this can lead to their early death. Also, due to their large size, they often experience a lot of pain while giving birth hence most births are through caesarian section.
There are other methods of improving production such as the use of Artificial Insemination(AI) in this method, frozen semen is usually put into the cow reproductive tract hence an offspring is produced that has the desirable qualities that the farmer desires. Uniformity of the calves is created such that they are of the same age and they have the same genetic makeup. In the market, those that express the trait of uniformity fetch a higher price hence more advantageous.
Hybridization is a form of genetics of this species that accelerates production. Here, two of them are chosen for this process. The requirement of these species is that they should have different traits that are desirable. The main aim is to produce an offspring of desired qualities. The resultant is a hybrid that has high quality beef compared to the other breeds that have not been genetically engineer.
Cloning is the process that leads to the productions of a generation of offspring that have the same genetic makeup. Cloning results from the cells of an individual organism. Farmers prefer this because the qualities that they most desired in their cattle are achieved.
Though a good and beneficial practice, cloning has its drawbacks. The animals that result from cloning generally appear to be oversize; they lack strength and often fall sick and may end up dead. This factor leads to some farmers despising genetic modification in their animals due to these deaths.
In summary, economic profit is the main reason behind the use of genetic modification to improve production of this species. The rate of these animals falling sick is also greatly reduced. In the world of today, many people are now able to afford bulls hence the demand is going up. Genetic modification is seen to be the answer to meet these demands. However, processes that have negative consequences to the animals are better avoided.
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