FDA Seeks Ban on Unnecessary Animal Antibiotics

FDA Seeks Ban on Unnecessary Animal Antibiotics

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In a written testimony, Joshua Sharfstein, Deputy Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, said antibiotics should only be used in farm animals that are sick, and only under the supervision of a veterinarian.

"Purposes other than for the advancement of animal or human health should not be considered judicious use,” said Sharfstein. "Eliminating these uses will not compromise the safety of food.”

"FDA also believes that the use of medications for prevention and control should be under the supervision of a veterinarian," he added.

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