Question
does the FDA prohibit GMO grains from being fed to livestock that will be consumed by humans?
Submitted by: Jennifer Wayne Head
Answer
Expert response from Nicolas DiLorenzo
Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Monday, 06/07/2015 21:44
The FDA does not prohibit GMO grains from being fed to livestock that will be consumed by humans. In fact in the U.S. approximately 88 percent of the corn acreage and 93 percent of the soybean acreage are planted with genetically modified plants. Considering that a large proportion of corn and soybeans are used in livestock feeding in the U.S., it would be virtually impossible to maintain the levels of production needed to supply the growing populations not only in the U.S. but worldwide. The U.S. produces annually approximately 11.5 billion pounds of beef, of which no more than 10 percent is exported. This level of production relies heavily on feeding corn, and thanks to higher yielding GMO corn varieties, the production of animal protein in the U.S. can be done at an affordable cost.
Here are a few more resources about GMOs from reputable sources:
This link contains a video (once in the page click on “Recorded 2014 York Lecture) to an excellent source of information on GMOs facts).
Answer
Expert response from Nicolas DiLorenzo
Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Monday, 06/07/2015 21:44
The FDA does not prohibit GMO grains from being fed to livestock that will be consumed by humans. In fact in the U.S. approximately 88 percent of the corn acreage and 93 percent of the soybean acreage are planted with genetically modified plants. Considering that a large proportion of corn and soybeans are used in livestock feeding in the U.S., it would be virtually impossible to maintain the levels of production needed to supply the growing populations not only in the U.S. but worldwide. The U.S. produces annually approximately 11.5 billion pounds of beef, of which no more than 10 percent is exported. This level of production relies heavily on feeding corn, and thanks to higher yielding GMO corn varieties, the production of animal protein in the U.S. can be done at an affordable cost.
Here are a few more resources about GMOs from reputable sources:
This link contains a video (once in the page click on “Recorded 2014 York Lecture) to an excellent source of information on GMOs facts).
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