Vol. 12, Special Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Rahul Choudhary and Gautam

Abstract:
Animal cloning is one of the significant issues that concern veterinarians and animal welfare activists. With the help of biotechnological production systems, the demand for high animal production efficiency has been met. However, it is thought that these are endangering welfare, creating moral and ethical conundrums, particularly for veterinarians. Given the lack of knowledge on this subject, a study was carried out at the Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana, to find out how scientists and students felt about animal cloning. The scientists and students in the sample were chosen at random. A questionnaire was used to gauge the perception, which was conceptualized as a positive or negative inclination toward acceptance of animal cloning. The average response score revealed that respondents had a neutral opinion of scientific animal cloning. With scientists being much more accepting than students, the average response score showed that respondents had a neutral opinion about animal cloning. Animal cloning perception appears to be significantly shaped by veterinary education. The fact that the respondents' opinions don't differ noticeably further supports the claim that cultural and traditional values have an impact. The need for more investigation into the perception-related factors is raised.