National Pork Producers Council voices concerns over FDA’s antibiotics proposal

The National Pork Producers Council is voicing concerns over FDA’s draft antibiotics proposal, underscoring its potential burden to veterinarians and producers.

Director of Food Policy, Dr. Ashley Johnson spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what the proposal aims to do, their main concerns, and what they are calling for moving forward.

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