The following was posted this week on NCC’s blog, “The Cluck:” A nationwide survey revealed that 77 percent of Americans believe that chicken contains added hormones. The reality? No chicken sold or raised in the United States is given added hormones.In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has banned all hormones and steroids in poultry since the 1950s. No hormones or steroids are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in poultry, and doing so via the water, feed or injection is specifically prohibited by law. Chickens are bigger and grow faster these days because of traditional breeding, tailored nutrition, improved veterinary care and better living conditions. These all contribute to the healthier growth of chickens. Here are the 4 main reasons why chickens are not given added hormones: Read more…
