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  • Genetic modification (GM) in farm animals faces public resistance.
  • Gene editing technologies like CRISPR offer potential welfare improvements.
  • Creating polled (naturally hornless) cattle via GM can eliminate painful dehorning procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate public attitudes in the US towards using GM to produce polled cattle.
  • To determine consumer willingness to consume products from genetically modified hornless cattle.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 598 US citizens using Amazon Mechanical Turk.
  • Participants responded to a 7-point Likert scale on GM polled cattle and product consumption.
  • Qualitative analysis of written justifications for participant responses.

Main Results:

  • A majority (65.7%) viewed GM polled cattle favorably (Likert ≥ 5).
  • Most participants (66.0%) were willing to consume products from these animals.
  • Key themes in reasoning included animal welfare, technological uncertainty, and worker well-being.

Conclusions:

  • US public opinion shows positive attitudes towards GM polled cattle.
  • Perceived animal welfare benefits may increase public acceptance of GM technologies.