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	View Edit Domain: GreenBio Title: * Body: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the commercial release of the genetically modified corn Mon 89034.The GM corn, expressing the cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes for lepidopteran pest resistance, has been authorized for use as livestock feed in the country. Based on thorough scientific assessment, CFIA has determined that the GM corn does not present any livestock feed safety concerns or environmental risks compared to currently commercialized corn varieties in Canada.<br /><br />Any corn lines derived from event MON 89034 may also be released into the environment and used as livestock feed, provided that no inter-specific crosses are performed, the intended uses are similar and the novel genes are expressed at a level similar to that of the authorized line. Captcha: Please Enter Code : * Time Zone: * Select the time zone Vocabularies Newsletter: Domain: Show summary in full view Input format Filtered HTML Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Full HTML Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. news_filter Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. More information about formatting options			Related Articles Flax industry sees "good progress" against Triffid Canada joins international wheat research group Provincial NDP premiers supported GM foods Biotech crops gaining ground in Canada Study: Genetically modified salmon can breed with wild fish GMO labelling rules unlikely to change soon U.S. export agency sees GM wheat as inevitable Applications for modified animals debated Canada rejects stronger export rules for genetically modifie... Bill would add more scrutiny to approval process of new gene... Top GreenBio Articles

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