FDA Moves to Regulate Agribusiness Antibiotic Use
Rampant antibiotic use is creating stronger and more resistant bacteria, and the government is finally taking action.
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration released a set of guidelines that stipulated when factory farm workers should administer antibiotics to livestock. These recommendations were drafted in response to the agri-industry’s overuse of antibiotics and the subsequent development of super strains of bacteria that are resistant to the medications. Also, according to Mother Jones, the FDA has issued a proposal for a statute that would mandate all farm staff seek the approval of veterinarians before administering antibiotics to their animals, rather than using them indiscriminately to bolster growth and ward off infections that have become common in the unsanitary conditions of factory farms.
New Study Shows Animal-Protein’s Deadly Effects
Research reveals that eating high amounts of animal-based protein could lead to cancer, diabetes, and high mortality rates.
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Arizona Voters Oppose Weaker Animal-Cruelty Laws
Citizens of the Southwest state believe that animals raised for food should be offered the same level of protection as domestic animals.
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Oscar Pic Raises $3 Million for Animal-Welfare Organization
Ellen uses her star power to raise millions for the Humane Society of the United States.
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Vegan Arm-Wrestler Competes on AMC Reality Show
Rob Bigwood shows the world that you don’t need to eat meat to out-muscle the competition.
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Idaho Gov. Accepts Dairy Money to Pass Ag-Gag Bill
Thousands of dollars from the dairy industry have been donated to state politicians who recently outlawed factory farm investigations.
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More Flashbacks
- Thousands of People Protest Idaho Ag-Gag Bill
- Chipotle’s Vegan Sofritas to Be Served in Boston
- Time Touts Seven Health Benefits of Meat-Free Diet
- Major Tobacco Company Stops Testing On Animals
- Asia’s Richest Businessman Invests in Beyond Eggs
- NIU Students Cause Exotic Animal Circus to Cancel
- NYT Article Highlights Cruel Pig Farm Practices
- Bobsled Champion Discusses Veganism’s Benefits
- Paul Wesley Protests Gestation Crates in Letter
- USDA Issues Recall of 9 Million Pounds of Meat
- Grocery Retailer Tracks Gestation Crate Phase Out
- Cockfighting Crackdown: Largest in NY History
- Food Network Host Talks About Beyond Meat’s Merits
- Blaze Kills Nearly 300,000 Factory Farm Chickens
- Vegetarian Restaurant Opens in Detroit Art Museum
- Los Angeles Vegan Soup Company Makes Headlines
- Dallas’ First Vegan Dessert Food Truck to Open
- Raw Restaurant and Elixir Bar to Open in Denver
- Vegan Food to Be Served at this Year’s Super Bowl
- Rancher Takes Care of Abandoned Radioactive Cows
