CBS Evening News to Air Story on Antibiotic Use in Livestock -- Update

February 8, 2010 — Harry Snelson

CBS Evening News is planning to air a story regarding antibiotic use in livestock. The two-part segment is currently scheduled to air during the evening news on February 9 & 10 barring any additional delays.

CBS News anchor Katie Couric has reportedly visited a Pennsylvania free-range, antibiotic-free turkey farm, and may include footage on Applegate Farms, a New Jersey producer of antibiotic-free, ready-to-eat foods including deli meats, bacon and hot dogs. Reportedly she has also interviewed FDA Deputy Commissioner Joshua Sahrfstein and National Pork Board's Assistant Vice President for Science and Technology Dr. Liz Wagstrom.

CBS has traveled to Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Denmark to research this story which is expected to focus on Antibiotic use in pork and poultry production.

Harry Snelson is the Director of Communications for the AASV