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Topic: abx-why no problem giving to cows, etc. but not us

Corinne E
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Member # 4670

posted

I was musing this week and got to thinking about why med establishment says too much abx has been/is being given out and all the reasons why bugs are becoming resistant to abx, and need to use stronger/newer drugs.

Well does that mean higher and higher strength abx are being given to all farm animals b/c bugs are becoming resistant to whatever batch is fed to aimals. Good Lord, livestock are fed abx from time of birth to wheneve, WE MUST be eating a ton of abx. Still how come vets/govermet/med establishment don't back off giving abx to animals for same reason.

This doesn't sound right. Anyone have any answers.

Corinne

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dontlikeliver
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 4749

posted

Yes, we are, and growth hormones also, which are pumped into the animals to fatten them up quicker.

I know it's more expensive and less convenient to do so, but if we all stopped buying (supporting) the 'chemical' meat/food/farming, we'd all be better off for it..

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luvs2ride
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Member # 8090

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Yep. I agree with dont. I buy range fed whenever possible.

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groovy2
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6304

posted

two thirds of ABX used in the US are given
to farm animals--

How stupid is that--Jay--

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