Pork Board study finds 95% of producers are ready for new antibiotics regulations Industry News January 17, 2017 No Comments Survey shows pig farmers are very aware of and complying with new antibiotic rules.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride to meet antibiotic-free goal early with GNP Co. acquisition Industry News December 1, 2016 No Comments Pilgrim's had previously pledged to eliminate antibiotics from 25 percent of its supply by the end of 2018.Read More
U.S. pig farmers celebrate progress on antibiotic stewardship Industry News November 14, 2016 No Comments Pork industry collaborates in "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" outreach.Read More
Perdue Farms becomes first major chicken company to eliminate routine use of all antibiotics Industry News October 10, 2016 No Comments Removal of animal-only antibiotics is final step, company says.Read More
New website highlights the steps the agriculture community is taking to prepare for 2017 changes in the use of antibiotics Industry News September 13, 2016 No Comments Website highlights new FDA policies that usher in updated standards for antibiotics used in food animals.Read More
New research examining link between antibiotic use in farm animals and antibiotic resistance in humans leads to more questions Industry News September 1, 2016 No Comments New article in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition highlights results from a systematic review of campylobacteriosis studies.Read More
Papa John’s International celebrates its clean label Industry News August 31, 2016 No Comments In December of 2015, Papa John’s International Inc. announced that its grilled chicken pizza toppings and chicken poppers would consist of poultry raised without human or animal antibiotics and fed on a vegetarian diet by summer 2016. Read More
Vermont Smoke & Cure moves entire product line to meats raised without antibiotics Industry News August 19, 2016 No Comments With the launch of its new Uncured Smoked Pepperoni the company has eliminated the use of antibiotics throughout its entire meat supply chain. Read More
Cargill cuts antibiotics usage, launches ABF turkey line Industry News August 10, 2016 No Comments Elimination of growth-promoting antibiotics announced in 2014 is followed by removal for prevention purposes in 2016.Read More
McDonald’s announces major changes to its food Industry News August 3, 2016 No Comments Company takes steps to remove preservatives, other ingredients from its menu items.Read More