> Why would an entire industry rely on something that can be wiped out in an instant by some pathogen? Let me first say that I disagree with the use of horsesh

> Why would an entire industry rely on something that can be wiped out in an instant by some pathogen? Let me first say that I disagree with the use of horseshoe crab blood: but the industry isn't reliant on it, it's choosing (via lobbying) to continue to use it. If your scenario came to pass, everyone would quickly agree to use the synthetic alternative. But, they don't have to agree on the basis that your scenario might unfortunately come to pass.