WGN WGN Midday News June 24, 2014
Antibiotic sold by weight in this country were used on livestock. 80 percent of all antibiotics used sold by weight or used on livestock. 7. 3 million lbs. Of antibiotics for used to treat human compared to 29. 9 million lbs. Sold for meat and poultry production. Doctors and top chicago chefs adding their voices. The problem many doctors are having. People in just resistant bacteria when they eat a raw steak and become ill. He she may not respond to antibiotic treatment. Theyre not asking congress to ban the use of antibiotics. Testifying today about the push in congress. The Meat Industry as ...