Cargill stops using important antibiotic in turkeys

Cargill has stopped using an important human antibiotic to prevent disease in turkeys, Reuters reported. It was the latest step by a major meat processing company to drop an antibiotic because of concerns about the impact on public health. Cargill stopped using the drug, gentamicin, Aug. 1 in turkeys that supply its two biggest brands, Honeysuckle… » Read More

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