What are Enviropigs?:
Genetically altered animal Modified pigs created to excrete less phosphorus. It Absorbs more so less will be excreted and replaces the enzyme phytase with the genes of the bacterium E.coli.
Pros of Enviropigs:
Enviropigs Preserve lakes, rivers, and ocean deltas.
This prevents the death of aquatic life due to a depletion of oxygen.
Phosphorus is used more efficiently by pigs with the genes of E.coli.
Early trials reveal that the bacterial enzyme is not only incorporated into the pig genome, it could be inherited by the genetically engineered pigs’ offspring.
Cost Saver:
Cutting feed-supplement costs, Enviropig could help farmers comply with rules in the US that allow no nitrogen or phosphorous runoff from animal operations
the first human health product made from a genetically engineered animal
goat-derived anticoagulant, used for the prevention of blood clots in patients with a rare disease-causing protein deficiency.
Cons of Enviropigs:
-Unethical
-Not approved for human consumption
-Pigs used less efficiently (no bacon :( )