Institute of Animal Health announced on February 8 survey on the use of antibiotics in animals in the United States show that the vast majority of antibiotics used to treat and prevent diseases. Research based on data from 1998 provided by AHI members. "Antibiotics are vital to veterinarians, pet owners and livestock producers who rely on these drugs to protect animals and animals from disease," said AHI President and CEO Alexander Metyus. "Animal Health Institute hopes that this data will provide a broader understanding of the importance of antibiotics in preventing and combating disease."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that more than 50 million pounds of antibiotics produced in the United States each year. According to the survey AHI, 17. 8000000 pounds - 36 percent - is used in animals. Of the total amount used in animals, 14. 7000000 pounds - 83 percent - is used to strattera dosing prevent and treat diseases. Of all antibiotics used only 3. 1000000 pounds - 6. 1 percent - are used to promote growth. Antibiotics may be approved for use as a companion and farm animals. There are over 115 million cats and dogs, and more than 7 million sheep and 6. 9000000 horses, 7. 5000000000 chickens, turkeys, 292 million, 109 million head of cattle, 92 million pigs in the United States. "In addition to the Animal Health America, antibiotics help farmers maintain healthy animals that help make food supply safer America in the world," added Metyus. Food and Drug Administration regulates all antibiotics for animals. The approval process is rigorous and scientific, requires that all antibiotics be proven safe for humans and animals. (Source: February 11, 2000 ASI week)
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