NMPF Submits Joint Letter to White House Regarding Antibiotic Use on Farms - August 14, 2009
NMPF joined a coalition of 19 other agricultural organizations to submit a letter to the White House urging the Obama Administration to consider the significant political and scientific complexity of the use of antibiotics on farms to prevent, treat, and control disease in food producing animals. The organizations, representing American food producers and the industries that serve them, asked for continuing discussion about the specifics of the issue and exploring what science-based, practical options were open to industry and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
No conclusive scientific studies have demonstrated that the use of antibiotics on farms contributes significantly to an increase in human resistance. A growing body of evidence shows just the opposite, namely the responsible, professional use of these products reduces pathogens in and on foods, enhancing animal welfare while not contributing to resistance.
The full letter is available here.
Approved Dairy Cattle Drugs
Visit the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for information about approved dairy cattle drugs. Users must register through member services to see a complete list of approved drugs for both lactating and non-lactating cattle.
Withdrawal Times for Animal Drugs for Cows
Check out this Bovine Withdrawal Time Chart for information about withdrawal times for animal drugs.
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