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Genetically Modified Sheep
Genetically Modified sheep produce more milk
It is also proven that they produce more wool and grow bigger
The study found that these particular GM sheep required more attention than non-GM sheep. Excess growth hormone can cause the GM sheep's hooves to overgrow and so require regular clipping. GM sheep were also leaner, which can result in health problems, and some were susceptible to diabetes. Despite this, their overall mortality rate appears to vary little from normal farm sheep.
A sheep milk study revealed GM-growth hormone ewes experience a prolonged lactation period, producing on average twice the amount of milk as control sheep, and continued to produce milk after weaning. Sheep milk is used in the manufacture of some yoghurts and cheeses, not least in the much celebrated French cheese roquefort and the Greek cheese feta.