GM DP-3Ø5423-1 Extruded Full-fat Soybean Meal Shows No Negative Implications on Broilers

A study published in Poultry Science shows significant findings on the effects of genetically modified (GM) DP-3Ø5423-1 extruded full-fat soybean meal (FFSBM) on broiler diets. The findings of this study contribute to the extensive literature on the safe use of GM products for animal consumption.

Soybean and its by-products, such as soybean meal and oil, are crucial components of poultry diets due to their high amino acid content and energy levels. FFSBM has gained popularity for its high-quality nutrients and cost advantage. Event DP-3Ø5423–1 (DP-305423) is a GM soybean that was generated by introducing the gm-fad2-1 gene fragment and the gm-hra gene which results in reduced levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and increased tolerance to acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibiting herbicides.

The results of the study show that there were no significant differences observed in performance and body composition between DP-3Ø5423-1 extruded FFSBM and the non-GM control group. Moreover, the intestinal morphology of broilers fed with DP-3Ø5423-1 extruded FFSBM was also not affected. The only difference was the fatty acid composition of DP-3Ø5423-1 extruded FFSBM which indicates a higher monounsaturated fatty acid composition in the thigh muscle and abdominal fat of the broilers.

For more information, read the article from Poultry Science.