Animal feedstuffs derived from genetically modified plants

This chapter was prepared by the OECD Task Force for the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds with Canada and the United Kingdom as lead countries. It addresses considerations in the safety assessment of genetically modified feeds derived from crops, based on the scientific issues involved. Sections include information on genetically modified plants used as animal feed, assessment of genetically modified feedstuffs, the fate of DNA and protein in animal feeding, animal feeding studies as part of a safety assessment, post-market surveillance/monitoring, by-products of industrial crops, and future genetically modified feedstuffs with the question of agronomic versus quality traits.