The reauthorization of ADUFA is a top policy priority for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. According to NCBA President Scott George – the legislation’s passage is important because new animal health technologies allow cattle producers and veterinarians to prevent, control and treat diseases to maintain a healthy herd. George says raising healthy cattle is of utmost importance to cattlemen and women – and it’s important for them and the veterinarians they work with to have the ability to best manage herd health and produce safe, nutritious beef. National Pork Producers Council President Randy Spronk says the laws will help ensure pork producers have access to products that keep their pigs healthy and their products safe and wholesome.
NPPC points out opponents of modern livestock production had threatened to offer provisions to restrict certain antibiotics from use in food-animal production and to require reporting of on-farm uses of animal health products – but the bill was approved without amendments. With a clean bill free of amendments – NCBA’s George says the fees paid by animal health companies to fund FDA reviews and evaluations will be utilized to support and facilitate the new animal drug approval process.
Source: NAFB News Service