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In 2001, when it became apparent that animal cloning may become a commercial venture to help improve the quality of herds, FDA requested livestock producers and researchers to keep food from animal clones or their offspring out of the food supply. Since then, FDA has conducted an intensive evaluation that included examining the safety of food from these animals and the risk to animal health.

Based on a final risk assessment, a report written by FDA scientists and issued in January 2008, FDA has concluded that meat and milk from cow, pig, and goat clones and the offspring of any animal clones are as safe as food we eat every day.

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Animal Cloning: A Risk Assessment (PDF - 22.3MB)
	Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in the Risk Assessment. For assistance, please call 240-402-7002.
	Risk Management Plan
	CVM GFI #179 Use of Animal Clones and Clone Progeny for Human Food/Animal Feed
	FDA's Response to Public Comment on the Animal Cloning Risk Assessment, Risk Management Plan, and Guidance for Industry
	CVM Memorandum I - Draft 5/21/03 Conference Call on Prenatal Care for Animal Clones and their Dams Summary
	CVM Memorandum II - ViaGen Industry MeetingsConsumer Health Information

Myths about Cloning
	Responses to the questions provided in this document represent FDA's view in light of the conclusions and recommendations outlined in the Animal Cloning Risk Assessment, Risk Management Plan, and Guidance for Industry #179.
	A Primer on Cloning and Its Use in Livestock Operations
	Responses to the questions provided in this document represent FDA's view in light of the conclusions and recommendations outlined in the Animal Cloning Risk Assessment, Risk Management Plan, and Guidance for Industry #179.Frequently Asked Questions

Consumer FAQs
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Biotechnology Products at CVM: Animals and Animal Food
	University of Maryland AgNIC Agricultural Biotechnology Gateway
	Animal Biotechnology: Science Based Concerns
	Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture
	United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization
	21 CFR Part 511--New Animal Drugs for Investigational Use
	United States Department of Agriculture

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