In preparation for the VFD final rule, which outlines the revised process for authorizing use of VFD drugs (animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed and
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Leaning towards an antibiotic-free meat industry-for better or worse
There is a great review of the evolution of the public’s concerns over the use of antibiotics in food animals in the August edition of Meatingplace titled Tipping Point by
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Livestock Producers Face Permanent Injunctions
Livestock producers who fail to correct asserted violations of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act face serious repercussions that may result in the permanent or temporary cessation of their operations.
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Tips for Dairy Farmers under FDA’s Scrutiny
As previously discussed, dairy farmers seem to be under increased scrutiny by the FDA for medicating their cattle without following prescribed laws governing such practices. To avoid violating federal
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Dairy Farmers under FDA’s Scrutiny
Dairy farmers, and other food animal producers, should be ever-vigilant in their use of medications to treat their herds and flocks, otherwise they may be
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