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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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.… -
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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… -
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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…
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