Non-suitability of genetically engineered feed for animals

The report challenges the approval of Chardon LL GM maize for commercial growth in the United Kingdom, asserting that official feeding trials on chickens and rats showed signs of erratic weight gain and reduced thriving that were overlooked. It further cites anecdotal reports from the United States where livestock and wildlife allegedly avoided GM crops in favor of non-GM alternatives.

• A re-analysis of a feeding experiment on glufosinate-resistant maize in chickens suggests erratic weight gain and food consumption, noting that the deviations from the average for the GM-fed group became 2.5 times greater than the control group by day 42, and the mortality rate was twice that of the control group.
• Re-examination of a 13- or 14-day experiment on rats fed isolated PAT-protein (derived from oilseed rape) indicates that some rats in the treated groups did not gain weight as rapidly as those in control groups, with the high PAT-protein group showing the lowest average weight gain for both males (5.4 gm/day) and females (3.6 gm/day).
• Anecdotal evidence from the United States suggests that various animals, including hogs, cattle, deer, and raccoons, actively avoid consuming GM crops such as Round-up Ready corn and soya or Bt maize, preferring non-GM hybrids or organic varieties.

APA

Scientists for Global Responsibility (n.d.). Non-suitability of genetically engineered feed for animals. https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/chardon-report-i-non-suitability-genetically-engineered-feed-animals

Chicago

Scientists for Global Responsibility. Non-suitability of genetically engineered feed for animals. n.d. https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/chardon-report-i-non-suitability-genetically-engineered-feed-animals.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{scientistsforglobalresponsibilityndnonsuitability, author = {{Scientists for Global Responsibility}}, title = {{Non-suitability of genetically engineered feed for animals}}, institution = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/chardon-report-i-non-suitability-genetically-engineered-feed-animals}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }