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Antibiotics report ignores food safety facts
Official statement from the American Society of Animal Science Board of Directors
A recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) report blames antibiotic use in food animals for the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. This report overlooks important data and the facts about food safety.
Consumers can remain confident that strict government regulations and industry practices ensure the safe and precise use of antibiotics to protect public health. Continue reading...
Chickens with bigger gizzards are more efficient
April 10, 2013 - According to animal scientists, farmers could further protect the environment by breeding chickens with larger digestive organs. This research, published in the February issue of the Journal of Animal Science, could solve a major problem in poultry production.
In some areas, large poultry operations release nitrogen and phosphorus into the environment. These pollutants come from chicken waste, and they can cause ecological problems like algal blooms in rivers and lakes. Continue reading...