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Genetic Engineering and Farm Animals

Alternative title
Farm Animals and Genetic Engineering
Synopsis
A video-based teaching pack designed to stimulate discussion about genetic engineering, the future of farming and animal welfare. Looks at the choices facing farming: continued emphasis on factory farming, the free-range approach, and using genetic engineering to create new forms of farm animals. Considers what genetic engineering is, whether it is cruel and whether it is necessary. Also questions the claimed benefits of genetically engineered animals, namely that they could be more productive, disease-resistant, and be a source of human medicines and transplant organs.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min.
Year of production
1997
Availability
Free to Education; Free to education
Notes
Available as part of a DVD compilation FARM ANIMALS AND US at a charge of £5.00
Documentation
Accompanying poster, information sheets and classroom activity worksheets.
Uses
Ages 14 and up.
Subjects
Agriculture; Biology
Keywords
animal welfare; bioethics; farming; genetic engineering

Production Company

Name

Small World Productions

Sponsor

Name

Compassion in World Farming Trust

Web
http://www.ciwf.co.uk/Pubs/Videos/ciwf_videos.htm External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

Compassion in World Farming

Web
http://www.ciwf.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01483 521 953
Address
River Court
Mill Lane
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1EZ

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