An application was sent in by AgResearch to field test genetically modified cattle. This was to field test, in the Waikato, cattle genetically modified with cattle casein genes or the human myelin basic protein gene; or deletion of the cattle lactoglobulin gene.
Milk may have enhanced nutritive value or be valuable as a drug for multiple sclerosis.
Media Releases
| 25 May 2001 | ERMA releases decision on GM cattle. |
| 18 May 2001 | Next moves on GM cattle appeal. |
| 11 May 2001 | ERMA settles on approach to reconsideration of GM cattle decision. |
| 04 May 2001 | ERMA New Zealand comment on stay of application by Ag Research. |
| 03 May 2001 | ERMA New Zealand comment on GM cattle decision. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | Arrangements Clarified over GM Cattle Appeal Representation. |
| 14 Sep 2000 | Appeal on GM cattle Decision. |
| 25 Jul 2000 | Minister's comment on GM Cattle Decision. |
| 25 Jul 2000 | ERMA Decision on GM Cattle Release. |
| 21 Jul 2000 | ERMA New Zealand rejects Herald story on GM Cattle. |
| 02 Apr 2000 | Progress on cattle application 24 November 1999 Authority approves 2 out of 3 modifications for Cattle. |
Feature Articles
| 27 Aug 1999 | Ag Research Application Update. |
| 25 Aug 1999 | Ag Research Application. |
Reports
- Application Summary (The main points of the application provided by the applicant).
- Full Application.
- Evaluation and Review Report.
- Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao Report.
- Decision - the application approved with controls.
See the reports from the GMF98009 application details on the Register.
Hearing
Brief video clip of hearing (WIndows AVI 2.0Mb)
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Making a Submission
If you would like a copy of the submissions contact: info@ermanz.govt.nz. For further information on making a submission, including an on-line submission form see making a submission.
