Ban Routine Use of Antibiotics in Animal Feed

Year: 2015

Resolution Number: 55

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): P. Dileep Kumar, MD

Sponsor: Annette Mercatante, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the American Medical Association advocate for a total ban of antibiotics in animal feed to reduce the incidence of spillage to natural systems and to reduce the emergence of multi drug resistant organisms that are difficult to treat.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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Stacey Hettiger , Director
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