The apocalyptic threat….

It’s already happening, of course; that is, antibiotic-resistant diseases.  And it is a major reason why Thistle Hill never feeds its animals, cows or pigs, antibiotics.  But it’s routinely added to the feed most people use with their herds….that and the fact that most of the grains used in animal feed are genetically-modified.  In England, their chief public health officer is warning that there’s a perfect storm brewing:  not only are the bugs getting tougher, research on newer, stronger antibiotics has just about stopped.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jan/23/antibiotic-resistant-diseases-apocalyptic-threat

A side note, growing out of the recent series here on labeling:  many meat suppliers claim that they do not use antibiotics or drugs on their animals, overlooking the fact that the antibiotics are in their feed and the drugs are sprayed on their pastures.  Our government just looks the other way.