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Animal Wellbeing

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food1 year ago

Chick-fil-A Reverses "No Antibiotics Ever" Policy Amid Supply Shortages

Chick-fil-A is abandoning its "no antibiotics ever" pledge for chicken due to projected supply shortages, shifting to a "no antibiotics important to human medicine" policy. The fast-food chain emphasizes its commitment to high-quality chicken through selectivity, animal wellbeing standards, and evolving its approach. This decision comes amid increasing outbreaks of bird flu at U.S. chicken farms, leading to reduced supplies and higher prices.

food1 year ago

Chick-fil-A's Chicken Change: What to Expect

Chick-fil-A will transition from serving No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) chicken to No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine (NAIHM) chicken in the spring of 2024 due to supply reasons, allowing the use of antibiotics for animals only when necessary for their health. The company has also established an Animal Wellbeing Council of outside experts to ensure their approach to animal wellbeing aligns with or exceeds industry standards.