WASHINGTON — Poultry and meat industry groups have expressed support of the Food & Drug Administration's plan to help phase out the use of medical antimicrobials in food animals.
The FDA's Final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule would also phase-in over a three year period veterinary oversight of such drugs.
The proposed VFD will ensure that all antibiotics that are administered to food producing animals will be done so under the supervision of a veterinarian.
National Chicken Council Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Dr. Ashley Peterson said, "NCC appreciates the open and. . .
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