WASHINGTON — Legislation to require more information on the amount and use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials given to animals, including poultry, raised for human consumption has been proposed in Congess. nergy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) and Rules Committee Ranking Member Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) introduced the legislation — H.R. 820, the Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals (DATA) Act. The widespread use of antibiotics in animals is a vital public health issue,” said Waxman. “We need to learn more about how these drugs are being used. With this information, scientists will be able. . .
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