Saturday, May 3, 2014

From The Real Food Channel Antibiotics on factory farms

Antibiotics on factory farms
causing E. Coli


Making their way to your table


In the U.S., 80% antibiotics used are used on farm animals. Yes, 80%.

What are these antibiotics and other medications doing to those who eat the meat and dairy products from these factory farmed animals?

How overuse of antibiotics on factory farms is leading to the creation of new "super bugs."

If patients in the U.S. need antibiotics, we have to go see a doctor and get a prescription.

Animals on factory farms, however, are given antibiotics in their feed as a standard practice to help fatten them up faster.

What effect is this practice having?



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