Carbadox
Encyclopedia
Carbadox is a drug that combats bacterial infection in swine, particularly swine dysentary. In early 2004 it was banned by the Canadian government as a livestock
feed additive and for human consumption. The European Union also forbids the use of Carbadox at any level. It is approved in the United States
for use in swine for up to 42 days before slaughter.
Australia also forbids the use of Carbadox for Food Producing Animals.
Livestock
Livestock refers to one or more domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber and labor. The term "livestock" as used in this article does not include poultry or farmed fish; however the inclusion of these, especially poultry, within the meaning...
feed additive and for human consumption. The European Union also forbids the use of Carbadox at any level. It is approved in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for use in swine for up to 42 days before slaughter.
Australia also forbids the use of Carbadox for Food Producing Animals.