University of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisc. — University of Wisconsin-Madison animal scientist has developed an antibiotic-free method to protect animals raised for food against common infections.
The innovation comes as growing public concern about antibiotic resistance has induced McDonald's, Tyson Foods and other industry giants to announce major cuts in antibiotic use in meat production. About 80 percent of antibiotics in the United States are used by farmers, because they both protect against disease and accelerate weight gain in many farm animals.
The overuse of antibiotics in agriculture and medicine has created a public health crisis of. . .
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