1. What is the state of research in support of and against the conclusion that our use of antibiotics in feedstock actually poses a threat to the environment or consumer health? 2. Is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearing a point where they might change their policy of approving these uses of antibiotics? What seems to be the Agency's position? 3. If the Agency changes its policy on the use of antibiotics in feedstock, how long do we have to get our operations into compliance? If the Agency issues "recommendations" instead of "rules," should we change our operations, or can we continue along with business as usual?

1. What is the state of research in support of and against the conclusion that our use of antibiotics in feedstock actually poses a threat to the environment or consumer health? 2. Is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearing a point where they might change their policy of approving these uses of antibiotics? What seems to be the Agency's position? 3. If the Agency changes its policy on the use of antibiotics in feedstock, how long do we have to get our operations into compliance? If the Agency issues "recommendations" instead of "rules," should we change our operations, or can we continue along with business as usual