GENET-news articles on GE pigs (EnviroPig)
2010-05-20 | permalink
Canadian industry wary about GE Enviropig
[Laurie Connor, the head of animal science at the University of Manitoba] said reducing phosphorus output from pigs is a key industry concern, but genetic modification is not the only answer. Already supplements like phytase and research into balanced feed rations are allowing producers to increase phosphorus digestion and limit phosphorus extrusion. She said the Enviropig is probably a long way from getting into the commercial herd because not only will it need to be approved by health authorities and markets around the world, but it will also need to catch up with the breeding industry.
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2010-05-20 | permalink
Canadian industry wary about GE Enviropig
[Laurie Connor, the head of animal science at the University of Manitoba] said reducing phosphorus output from pigs is a key industry concern, but genetic modification is not the only answer. Already supplements like phytase and research into balanced feed rations are allowing producers to increase phosphorus digestion and limit phosphorus extrusion. She said the Enviropig is probably a long way from getting into the commercial herd because not only will it need to be approved by health authorities and markets around the world, but it will also need to catch up with the breeding industry.
