Japan considers banning the use of antibiotics in feed
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Last Update: 2002-08-20
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Introduction: Recently, Japan's Ministry of agriculture and water began to discuss and study the prohibition of the use of antibiotics, antimicrobial agents and other additives in feed According to the Ministry of agriculture and water, it is difficult to give up all antibiotics without scientific theory Antibiotics have two characteristics of growth promoting and therapeutic use, but there are residual phenomena It is necessary to make new regulations and divide the boundary between feed use and veterinary drug use Therefore, it will take time to consult with relevant parties and producers As the discussion has just begun, although the clear content has not been determined, if the most stringent measures are adopted, antibiotics will be completely banned from use in feed Once the route and direction are determined, a certain transition time will be set for implementation Analysts believe that if so, it will become very difficult to prevent the disease of livestock, which will have a great impact on the livestock industry Can it really be completely banned? Many parts of Japan's food and livestock sector have been following the practices of the European Union If Japan formally decides to ban the use of antibiotics in feed, it will not only have an impact on Japan, but also affect China's livestock industry closely connected with Japan (author:) share to feed Weibo share to:
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