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Should Humans Clone Other Animals? In 1996, the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced Dr. Wilmar and his colleagues had successfully cloned the first adult mammal- a sheep called Dolly. The announcement and ensuing media attention brought the issue of cloning into the public spotlight, sparking a myriad of views and predictions in both the scientific and nonscientific communities. Fundamental questions have consequently been raised as to future implications of this breakthrough. The most immediate concern regards animal cloning. Potential applications could revolutionize the treatment of human disease, assist biomedical research and transform agriculture. However, moral and ethical issues are also raised. While some commentators argue the applications are infinite, others believe there is a limited and narrow sphere of application for animal cloning. The relative cost of further research into these applications has also sparked further controversy. Ultimately, we must ask ourselves whether the benefits outweigh the risks and whether the ethical dilemmas can ever be satisfied. When, if ever, should humans clone other animals? Drug and pharmaceutical production (“pharming”) is one way in which animal cloning could be appl