Yet, Another Antibotic for Cattle!

It appears that the FDA is set to approve yet another antibotic for cattle that combats respiratory disease. Although there are already a number of effective antibotics on the market for respiratory disease it appears this drug is being pushed by the largest beef producers who produce their cattle in close quarters on what are called "intensive farms." "The FDA's own advisors, the Veterinary Medical Advisory Committee, voiced such concerns when they voted in September to reject approval of cefquinome by InterVet Inc." The over prescription of antibotics in both humans and animals has lead to more virulent strains of bacteria that are becoming more resistant to treatment. Congresswoman Lois Slaughter, who is also a microbiologist has questioned the integrity of the FDA's drug review process "amid allegations that the agency has put the interests of industry and politics above science." Read the entire article here. It is more important than ever to know where and how your meat and milk are produced.