Meatly, a UK-based company, is pioneering the use of lab-grown chicken for dog treats, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of pet food. Their product, Chick Bites, is made from cells cultivated in a lab from a single chicken egg, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional treats.
A significant portion of meat consumption in the United Kingdom is attributed to pets, according to experts, who estimate that 20% of all meat consumed in higher pet-owning nations, including the UK, is by animals rather than humans. This revelation highlights a previously overlooked aspect of meat consumption and its environmental impact. A company called Meatly is addressing this challenge by introducing lab-grown meat for pet food .
Their product, Chick Bites, is a type of dog treat made from cells cultivated in a lab from a single chicken egg. Meatly claims that this process produces a protein source that is both tasty and nutritious, comparable to traditional chicken breast, and has the potential to provide enough protein to feed pets indefinitely. While the cultivated meat industry is still developing and does contribute to CO2 emissions through its production facilities, which rely on electricity, studies show that it is more environmentally friendly than traditional beef farming. According to the European Environment Agency, producing cultivated meat uses 45% less energy and, when powered by renewables, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 92%. Additionally, it requires 95% less land and 78% less water compared to beef production. Beef production, a major contributor to methane emissions and requiring vast grazing land, has a significantly greater environmental impact than chicken production.Meatly's Chick Bites come in a resealable plastic pack with a cartoon of a dog waving a flag that reads, 'Puptivists changing the world.' CEO Owen Ensor stated in an email to NPR that Chick Bites are currently on sale for £3.49 (approximately $4.35) per pack, placing them within the middle price range for dog treats. Professor Andrew Knight, a veterinary science expert at the University of Winchester, emphasizes the importance of considering pet meat consumption when evaluating the environmental impact of meat. He notes that the focus has traditionally been on human diets, but this new perspective highlights the significant role pets play in meat consumption. Interestingly, research has shown that a higher percentage of people (47.3%) are willing to feed cultivated meat to their pets compared to those willing to eat it themselves (32.5%). This suggests a growing acceptance of lab-grown meat as a sustainable food source for animals
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