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Safety risks for animals fed genetic modified (GM) plants.

G Bertoni1, P Ajmone Marsan

  • 1Institute of Zootechnics, Faculty of Agriculture, Catholic University, via Emilia Parmense 84, 29100, Piacenza, Italy. giuseppe.bertoni@unicatt.it

Veterinary Research Communications
|October 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Genetically modified (GM) plants are safe for animal consumption and offer significant benefits, including increased yield and reduced pesticide use. Rigorous safety assessments are essential for novel GM foods to ensure environmental and health protection.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Safety

Background:

  • Genetically modified (GM) plants face regulatory hurdles in Europe due to perceived risks like unexpected gene effects, allergenicity, antibiotic resistance, and gene flow.
  • The safety of GM feed is assessed using substantial equivalence, comparing GM crops to their non-GM counterparts based on chemical composition and livestock performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety of currently used genetically modified (GM) plants for animal consumption and assess potential risks versus benefits.
  • To highlight the potential of GM plants in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of GM and non-GM isogenic crops based on a wide spectrum of chemical components.
  • Evaluation of livestock performance when fed with GM or non-GM feed.

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Main Results:

  • Available experimental data indicate that currently utilized GM plants are safe for animals, with no adverse effects on animal products.
  • Potential safety risks associated with GM plants are considered negligible compared to their benefits when properly designed.

Conclusions:

  • GM plants demonstrate significant potential for enhancing crop yield, reducing pesticide reliance, improving environmental adaptation, and boosting nutritional quality.
  • Despite demonstrated safety, GM crops are novel foods, necessitating robust scientific safety assessments to safeguard human, livestock, and environmental health.