Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious threat to human health. While the majority of MRSA clinical infections in humans…
A ban on antibiotic use on farms to treat sick animals or prevent illness would lead to animal suffering, possible…
USFRA's Point of View Antibiotics are one tool in farmers’ and ranchers’ overall animal care plan; which also includes proper…
Responsible use of antibiotics is important in all settings, including agriculture. Farmers, ranchers and veterinarians are legally and ethically obligated…
Due to the use of antibiotics in animals and on farms and ranches, some people are concerned about the safety…
Farmers do not constantly treat farm animals with antibiotics. When they do use antibiotics, they must follow ethical and legal…
Antibiotics are only one tool farmers and ranchers use in an overall plan of good production practices to raise healthy…
If an animal that is being raised for food using organic production practices becomes sick, the farmer/rancher will do what…
There are stringent protocols in place to ensure meat, milk, poultry and egg products are not sent to market with…
If visions of mistreated animals injected with a continuous supply of hormones and antibiotics leave you feeling confused and terrified…