on July 5, 2010
FDA to 'Guide' Reduction in Non-Therapeutic Use of Antibiotics in Livestock
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft guidance recommending that antibiotics be administered to food-producing animals only in situations necessary to protect their health and under a veterinarian's supervision.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft guidance recommending that antibiotics be administered to food-producing animals only in situations necessary to protect their health and under a veterinarian's supervision. And, the agency opened a 60-day period for public comment.
"The FDA acknowledges the efforts to date by various…