Restricting antibiotics in livestock

July 1, 2009

PCC joined 354 health, agriculture, environment, animal protection, religious, and other interest groups to sign on in support of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, H.R. 1549/S. 619).

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Preservation of Essential Antibiotics for Human Diseases Act

Thank you to Congressman Sherrod Brown, re: sponsorship of HR 3266, the Preservation of Essential Antibiotics for Human Diseases Act.

Suggestions for organic animal welfare

Comments submitted to the National Organic Standards Board Livestock Committee; re: its recommendations to strengthen organic standards for animal welfare.

Risk of BSE (mad cow disease) would increase

Sign-on letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack stating concerns about the flow of Canadian cattle over the border and the increased risk of BSE entering the food chain.