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Understanding the Regulatory Environment for Antibiotic Use in Poultry Farming

Antibiotic Use in Poultry: Regulatory Environment

The United States has a detailed plan to control antibiotic use in poultry farming. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) work together. They create rules to use important antibiotics wisely in animals, like poultry. This helps manage diseases without making antibiotics less effective. One key rule is to stop using antibiotics just…