USDA officials are reportedly developing an alternative set of guidelines on antibiotic use in animal agriculture, rather than abide by those developed at the World Health Organization. The WHO recommendations first came out last November, proposing to end the use of medically important antibiotics in healthy animals to promote growth and prevent disease. The agency wanted the drugs only used …
NCBA Fighting WHO Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued their statement against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals, noting the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in both animals and humans is contributing to the buildup of antibiotic resistance. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, says they are doing everything they can …
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong statement this week against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals. The WHO says overuse and misuse of antibiotics in both animals and humans is contributing to the buildup of antibiotic resistance. The organization notes that some bacteria that cause serious diseases in humans have built resistance to most types …