Tomahwing 5 April 2013 at 05:57. Enviropig has been genetically modified to produce phytase in its saliva. The enviropig has its pros and its cons, and for this reason I also have mixed emotions on the subject. But the pigs will still produce millions of gallons of manure which will still be spread untreated on farmland. In order to view the full screen version of the video, please click the title of the video in the upper-left corner of the frame. The ability to move DNA from one organism to another in order to get novel traits is an incredible technology. However, biotechnologists are concerned with unintended consequences of this transgene transfer. All data submitted by the University is kept secret from the public, as it is considered confidential business information. However, many hog producers in areas that regulate manure spreading based on phosphorus content (Manitoba, Quebec) now add a phytase supplement to their feed. Unknown 5 April 2013 at 06:00. The University expects to sell Enviropig™ breeding stock and collect license fees from farmers who would produce pork for sale to Canadian consumers and for export. The University expects to sell Enviropig™ breeding stock and collect license fees from farmers who would produce pork for sale to Canadian consumers and for export. Enviropig™ certainly does not solve the environmental problems of industrial hog production. I agree with the eviro-pig becuase it will help the enviroment and save it for the future - Benheuthorst. Pollution is a management problem that can be solved by simple changes such as altering sources of feed, reducing concentration of livestock and changing manure management methods. While no technology can be 100% guaranteed, GM products must be shown to be as safe as their non-genetically modified counterparts before they ever reach consumers. Your visit to this site will help you to: One of most serious impacts of the rapid shift to intensive hog production in Canada is water pollution. Next. Regulatory agencies are assigned to determine the safety of genetic engineering projects by the weighing the risks vs. benefits for each product. Would hog producers use a genetically modified animal when a much cheaper, more flexible and more acceptable way to deal with phosphorus pollution exists? It is expensive to haul millions of gallons of liquid manure, so hog barn operators seek to spread manure on nearby land. Enviropig™ was allowed to happen because there has never been a democratic debate in Canada about genetic engineering and there is no public overview of the direction of public research. Canadians have not had a say in whether or not we want genetically modified farm animals as part of our food and agriculture system. Reply. 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