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IFIC Survey Finds Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability”, shows U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support current federal rules for labeling foods. 

Ronald Stotish, President & CEO of AquaBounty, on Animal Biotech and the 2012 BIO International Convention

Hear from Ron Stotish, President & CEO, AquaBounty, as he discusses the challenges facing the animal biotech field and the state of the industry in MA ahead of the 2012 BIO International Convention.

Celebrate National Ag Day: March 8, 2012

National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. And today’s modern agriculture practices are more beneficial than ever before for the environment, the economy, food security and consumers.

Five Ways GE Animals Can Improve the World

It’s time for us to embrace science, educate ourselves on its benefits, and encourage – not impede – forward thinking. Our future might depend on it!

The AquAdvantage Salmon

AquAdvantage Salmon is an Atlantic Salmon which contains a "gene construct" enabling it to grow twice as fast as other Atlantic Salmon.

Genetically Engineered Animals: Frequently Asked Questions

Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes. Genetic engineering is different from traditional breeding, where the organism's genes are manipulated indirectly.

FDA Considers the First Genetically Engineered Food Animal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 26 that it will convene its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) to consider an application by BIO member AquaBounty technologies for its genetically engineered (GE) AquAdvantage Salmon.

Will America Miss Out on the Promises of Animal Biotechnology?

Genetic engineering of agricultural animals could be one of the most interesting and promising fields of biotechnology.

Genetically Engineered Animals and Public Health

GE animals are being developed to transform and improve public health.

Genetically Engineered Animals and the Public Health

A report on the benefits for health care, nutrition, the environment, and animal welfare.

Increasing Global Food Security through Technology

With global food costs reaching such dangerous levels, ensuring a safe, affordable and abundant global food supply has never been as important as it is right now.

A Meating of Minds: Five Nations Voice Support for Livestock Cloning

Fifteen years after Dolly, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell rather than an embryo, made headlines, the process of livestock cloning is increasingly gaining acceptance as a viable means of satisfying demand for sustainable food production.

Market Watch: Revamped Website Offers Agri-Biotech Product Info

Overhauled BIOTradeStatus lets users search for the latest information on hundreds of products.

What is Animal Biotechnology?
Facts about GE Animals

A genetically engineered (GE) animal is one which has had a deliberate modification made to its genome. Genetic engineering allows scientists to precisely transfer beneficial genes from one species to another. GE animals provide solutions to transform public health through biomedical, environmental, and food applications.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Animal Biotechnology: Letter in Support of a Science-Based Review Process at FDA
August 2 2011
Dear Senators Reid and McConnell and Representatives Boehner and Pelosi: We are deeply concerned about recent action in the U.S. House...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
Food Labeling; Labeling of Food Made From AquAdvantage Salmon
November 19 2010
Re: (Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0385) Food Labeling; Labeling of Food Made From AquAdvantage Salmon Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology...
Stewardship: Actions to be Taken Prior to Launching Special Traits
October 4 2010
Dear Secretary Vilsack: For the past 15 years, agricultural products derived from modern biotechnology have provided significant...
Genetically Engineered Salmon: FDA, VMAC Advisory Committee Meeting
September 20 2010
Members of the Veterinary Medical Advisory Committee, My name is Dr. David Edwards, and I am the Director of Animal Biotechnology for...
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Press Releases

Registration Open for BIO Livestock Biotech Summit
March 15 2012
  To Be Held September 19-21, 2012, in Kansas City, MO   WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2012) –...
Regulatory Process for Animal Biotechnology Safeguards Environment
December 15 2011
FDA:  GE salmon will not have significant impact on the environment Washington, D.C. (December 15, 2011)...
Hill Leadership: Support Science-Based Assessments by FDA
August 3 2011
Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2011) – In a letter to Congressional Leadership, the Biotechnology Industry...
Human Health, Food Production Enhanced by Animal Biotechnology
July 21 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, July 21, 2011) - Pigs can be genetically engineered to produce human compatible donor...
BIO Statement on House Amendment to Block Funding for FDA Approval of GE Salmon
June 16 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, June 16, 2011) - An amendment offered on the House floor last night would ban the U.S....
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