How does artifical selection affect the environment?

The toxins released from these crops also have a negative impact on the soil.

This can affect organisms such as bees who rely on these crops. Birds and butterflies are also at risk from pesticides. Some genetically modified animals can be used as models to test potential treatments to human diseases.

Cons of GMO cows

Biodiversity and GMOs

Effects of GMOS on the environment

Pros of GMO cows

Pros:

Produce low fat milk

Produce more omega-3 fatty acids which provide leaner meat and more milk

Low lactose milk

The cows grow faster and require less food

Can be engineered to be more resistant to harmful and painful diseases