Executive Summary: Strategic Plan FY 2016-2018
The Alliance’s goals and 2 year plan on achieving them.
Misguided Reporting Reveals Bias
The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed by the many unsubstantiated claims portrayed as fact in the widespread Associated Press article entitled Pressure Rises to Stop Antibiotics in Agriculture. Released on Dec. 29, the story was the third installment of a five-part series about antibiotic resistance in the United States. Unfortunately, the authors did not offer…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Statement on Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production
Farmers, ranchers and veterinarians take this issue of antimicrobial resistance very seriously. Nothing is more important to us than public health, animal health and well-being and a safe food supply. If a problem existed, those most likely to be affected are those of us who work on the farm and our families. Although most scientists…
Statement by Animal Agriculture Alliance Coalition: Agriculture’s Commitment to Animal Well-Being
Each segment of the livestock and poultry industries have species-specific educational programs, guidelines and best management practices focused on proper care, handling, facilities and transportation of animals. These programs and guidelines continue to evolve and improve as each industry gains a better understanding of what is necessary for the well-being of animals, through research. Training…
Statement by Animal Agriculture Alliance Coalition on Animal Commitment to Public Health
The topic of public health as it relates to animal agriculture encompasses a broad list of topics including community/respiratory health, the environment, zoonotic diseases, and food safety. In each of these areas, animal agriculture has worked hard to implement measures to protect the health of the public, the food animals, and the people who care…