Does Applegate Farms use antibiotics in the raising of its hogs, poultry or beef?
No. At Applegate Farms we’ve proven for more than 10 years that raising high-quality, natural pork, turkey and chicken meat without the use of growth-promoting antibiotics at any step of production is plausible. Many in the meat and grocery industry don’t believe that antibiotic-free livestock and poultry production is possible. We are proud to disprove their skepticism. Our company motto is “Believe in What You Eat!” We feel that any level of risk is unacceptable when it comes to ensuring your health or the health of your family. Removing antibiotics from livestock not only creates a healthier growing environment for the animal, but it’s also a necessary step toward maintaining a safe and healthy food supply. Information for this fact sheet came from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Center for Veterinary Medicine, the American Medical Association and the Center for Disease Control. Further research can be done at any of their Web sites under the header “Antimicrobial Resista
