Tag: Antibiotic use

Since 2018, the preventive use of Category I and II antibiotics has been eliminated in the Canadian chicken sector, a significant step in the industry's responsible antimicrobial use strategy. This progressive approach aims to clarify the common question: are Canadian chickens fed antibiotics?.

According to research from the National Institutes of Health, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals is a major public concern, raising crucial questions for consumers about organic products. So, can organic dairy farmers use antibiotics? The answer is more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no,' and it highlights the strict standards governing animal health in organic production.

Despite common public misconceptions, U.S. federal law has banned the use of added hormones or steroids in all poultry since the 1950s. This article investigates the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry and separates the facts from widespread myths surrounding commercial chicken production.

In 2024, a report by Food-Safety.com highlighted that several major fast-food chains, including Sonic Drive-In, received 'F' grades for their policies on antibiotic use in beef supply. This raises the question: what grade is Sonic meat, and how is fast food beef quality truly assessed?