Sanderson: Veterinarians would leave if antibiotics cut
By WATT Global Media
Features Business & Policy Company News Animal Welfare Business/Policy Company News Livestock medication Livestock Production Poultry Production United StatesPoultry company reiterates its commitment to taking care of chickens by not denying them antibiotics.
May 24, 2017, U.S. – Sanderson Farms CEO Joe F. Sanderson Jr. reiterated that the company has no intention of moving into the antibiotic-free chicken market.
Speaking on May 17 at the BMO Capital Markets 12th Annual Farm to Market Conference, Sanderson said it is a decision supported not only by the company’s management, but its veterinarians as well.
“For a lot of reasons, we didn’t think it was right for us to do antibiotic-free. Our veterinarians, half of them would leave us if we did. They’ve taken an oath,” Sanderson said.
Sanderson also noted that veterinarians in general do not advocate denying sick animals antibiotics. READ MORE
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