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ANDREA VELDHUIZEN,
CHICKEN FARMER,
NIAGARA REGION
Are there antibiotics
in meat?
It’s a simple question with lots
of complicated answers.Q AI’m curious and a bit confused about
the labels around antibiotics and
food lately. I figured the best place
to start is to ask a farmer why they
even use antibiotics.
I work hard caring for my animals, and that includes
keeping them healthy with vaccines and good
management. A veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics
if sick chickens need treatment, but that’s rare. If we do
have to treat, we follow strict withdrawal times to ensure
no residues are in our meat. My family eats the same food
yours does, and we take our commitment to caring for
chickens and producing healthy, affordable food seriously.
MICHELLE JAELIN,
REGISTERED DIETITIAN, TORONTO
r questions about food and farming.
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URBAN CULTURE ASKS AGRICULTURE
That’s a good start, thanks for asking.
Let’s continue the conversation.
@FarmFoodCare
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