[Vigilanteman]

Generally agree, though I'd say the antibiotics are just a small part of the problem. Far bigger are the other additives, steroids and even the environment under which these livestock are finished before slaughter (i.e. densely packed feed lots where they are up to their knees in manure and exposed to diseases which made the antibiotics necessary in the first place).

The problem is even worse for poultry than large livestock. I'll pass on any poultry with a Tyson's or Purdue label for this reason. We are fortunate here to be able to get Amish raised chicken for about 20 cents more per pound since our market is midway between two of the largest concentrations of Amish in the country.

You can taste the difference-- more dark meat and a slight gamey flavor from chickens raise with plenty of room and no nasty additives.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“We are fortunate here to be able to get Amish raised chicken “

I am one who also buys Amish chicken. I get it at the Asian market in Randall Hgts. Their vegetables are always very good too.