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Over the next years genetically altered cows will have the ability to produce low-fat milk, help reduce global climate change, and improve medical issues.

The creation of modified cows happens by scientists adding extra genes for two proteins, beta- and kappa-casein. After creating transgenic cell lines with up to 39 additional copies of the casein genes, the scientists create cloned embryos by fusing the cells with cow eggs. With more casein in their bodies it means more cheese from the same volume of milk.

Opponents might suggest possible health concerns for keeping the modified milk out of supermarkets, but according to researchers in New Zealand, while the cows are genetically engineered, the milk simply contains more of a naturally occurring protein.(better humans article) This process would be a great value to the dairy industry and to the struggling farming population.

Global Climate Change is a serious environmental issue that affects everyone. The health Scout News states that Methane is a major contributor (second only to carbon dioxide) to the greenhouse effect, which contributes to global climate change. Cows produce large amounts of methane due to their digestion process. With the process of genetically modifying cows, scientists think they can alter cattle digestion to reduce the amount of methane produced which would help our environment. They believe it can be achieved by removing microorganisms that produce methane in the cattle stomachs or by creating microorganisms that produce metabolic products other than methane. (Prevent Disease.com)

Genetically modifying Cows will not only help farmers and the environment, but will also help with existing medical concerns. According to the Trans Ova Genetics of Sioux Center, South Dakota that genetically modifying cows will produce a protein called albumin, which can be used to treat burn patients and help people with liver and kidney diseases (Keen).