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FDA Report Indicates Slight Decrease in Antibiotic Sales for Livestock
In a recent story, new data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals a 2% drop in sales in the USA of medically important antibiotics for livestock, totalling 6.1 million kilograms in…October 24, 2024 -
New Label Logic: US Poultry Ditches ‘Antibiotic-Free’
Within the landscape of American poultry production, a quiet but significant shift is underway. Poultry producers across the United States are facing the challenge of meeting the ever-growing demand for chicken without…April 3, 2024 -
It Is Time to Move From Commitment to Action When It Comes to Antibiotic Misuse.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WHOH) released a statement on 23rd November 2023 during World Antibiotic Awareness Week. “WOAH urges veterinary authorities and the animal industry to live up to…January 29, 2024 -
Prescriptions Required for Livestock Antibiotics in USA
In a move to safeguard animal welfare and protect public health, starting June 11th 2023 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new regulations requiring prescriptions for certain types…June 30, 2023 -
Nigeria bans the use of antibiotics in animal feed
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a ban against the use of antibiotics (growth promoters and mould inhibitor) in animal feeds. With this ban in…January 8, 2019 -
New Antibiotic Policy at Major Fast Food Chain
Major food chain McDonald’s have unveiled a new policy to reduce the overall use of antibiotics across their global beef supply chain. Under the policy, the use of antibiotics for growth promotion…December 20, 2018 -
Ractopamine Detection in Meat
Ractopamine was first developed as a treatment for asthma but was never approved according to Consumer Reports. Research later uncovered that when added to animal feed prior to slaughter, ractopamine could increase…October 17, 2018 -
Meat Testing for Growth Promoters
A recent article by New Food magazine has reported that UK government ministers may be willing to sacrifice food standards for post Brexit trade agreements with non-EU states such as the USA.…October 3, 2018 -
Feed Testing in the Meat Industry – Challenges and Solutions
The global meat industry is a multi-billion-dollar business contributing over $85 billion to the US economy alone annually. Globally it is valued at $800 billion and as such, it is one of…August 2, 2018 -
Testing for Growth Promoters in Food Products
The use and testing of growth promoting hormones in food producing animals has been a longstanding topic of discussion within the food industry. The prevalence of this conversation has largely been due…
July 17, 2018
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