antibiotics – what you need to know

The issue of antibiotics in animal agriculture has been around for some time now – and there are a lot of misconceptions, too.  The Canadian chicken industry takes this seriously and wants to ensure that you have the information you need.

We know you have questions. Ours is an evolving story – Check back here for updates.

Questions & Answers

CFC is working with all its partners in industry and government to prevent disease, illness, cross-contamination or anything that would put the Canadian food supply at risk. There have been a lot of developments lately – in this section, we try to answer the questions you may have.

Videos

CFC has access to a lot of great information about chicken and antibiotics. Here are some videos featuring world-renowned experts that can help shed some light on this important issue.

Other Resources

This page provides links to important documents and websites with current information from CFC, governments and partner organizations about antibiotic use in chicken farming. There remains significant debate within the scientific community and many unanswered questions as to the effect and impact of antimicrobial use within agriculture. Here are some documents and links to bring you up to speed on this complex issue.