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August 12, 2005
Monsanto's Quest to Patent Pigs
Yes, you read correctly. Greenpeace reports that Monsanto is seeking to patent breeding techniques of pigs and the pigs themselves!! A quote from the article:
"If these patents are granted, Monsanto can legally prevent breeders and farmers from breeding pigs whose characteristics are described in the patent claims, or force them to pay royalties," says Then. "It's a first step toward the same kind of corporate control of an animal line that Monsanto is aggressively pursuing with various grain and vegetable lines."
This company is unbelievable. Watch The Corporation to learn more about Monsanto's despicable corporate practices.
Posted by Jason at August 12, 2005 12:31 AM