02.02.2011

The Poultry Science Association (PSA) released its policy statement outlining the organization’s views on the benefits and risks of antibiotic use in food animal agriculture. PSA developed the statement in conjunction with a number of individuals and the other member organizations of The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) to provide scientific-based guidance on the regulation and usage of antibiotics in animal agriculture amidst concerns about the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

The statement, along with FASS's associated rationale and policy objectives, is presented in a document entitled 'Preserving the Benefits of Antibiotics for People and Animals', which is available online.