Are growth promotants good for the animal’s health and well-being?

The use of growth promotants does not impact an animal’s well-being or an animal’s welfare.

1. Beef producers continue to adopt scientifically based production practices including the most elaborate and humane handling equipment.
2. Beef producers follow science-based animal husbandry practices.
3. Beef producers feed their animals science-based, healthy and well-balanced rations. As a result cattle remain healthy and efficient in their use of feedstuffs.
4. Beef producers and their veterinarians monitor the health of individual animals on a daily basis.
5. Beef producers ensure that the “five freedoms” are provided for every animal in their care including:
   --The ability to turn around, groom themselves, lie down, get up and stretch
   their limbs without difficulty.
6. Growth promotants increase the animal’s appetite ensuring that the animal remains healthy and well fed.
7. It is in the producer’s best interest to provide an ideal environment for the health and safety of their animals.