We support only the most responsible use of antibiotics and we are being proactive to manage antibiotic use in order to provide continued confidence to consumers and government. These efforts have been successful in reducing antimicrobial use and resistance. We understand that consumers and others have concerns regarding antibiotic use and resistance, and we take our responsibility very seriously. Chicken Farmers of Canada has:

• Implemented a sector-wide strategy to control, monitor and reduce antimicrobial use where possible.
• Created a working group with representatives from throughout the chicken industry to examine ways to reduce antibiotic usage.
• Reviewed best management practices to define antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance trends.
• Worked with government to create an on-farm surveillance program for chicken, which will complement the current data from processors and retailers.
• Initiated an education campaign to farmers and industry stakeholders on the issues of antibiotic use and resistance.
• Invested in antibiotic alternative research in collaboration with industry stakeholders through the Canadian Poultry Research Council.