Antibiotic use in food producing animals

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), has sent a letter to the US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack supporting the use of antibiotics in food producing animals. The letter pointed out the consequences for human and animal health if antibiotics were limited. Dr. René Carlson said "The AVMA strongly supports the judicious use of antibiotics in food producing animals. This includes the administration of antibiotics for treatment, control, and prevention of animal diseases to promote food safety as well as assure the health and well-being of food producing animals." Read more ...

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