Monday, June 15, 2009

Debate over using anti-microbials in livestock

Debate over using anti-microbials in livestock

Is there truth in advertising antibiotic free meats?

"Even producers who have eliminated antibiotics may be using other bacteria-killing compounds in the anti-microbial family, which have a murky definition under the law. Although not all anti-microbials are defined as antibiotics by the Food and Drug Administration, their use opens up a minefield of issues."
 

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