JC Supplemental growth hormones are used in some regions of the world (including the US), but have not been registered or approved for use in livestock within EU countries, therefore this myth is utterly incorrect when referring to EU-produced meat or dairy products.
Where appropriate, antibiotics are used in livestock to prevent and treat disease, thus improving animal welfare and ensuring a safe food supply.
However, concern exists regarding the overuse of antibiotics within veterinary and medical sectors.
As antimicrobial resistance becomes a significant global issue, dairy producers, animal health industries and researchers worldwide are working to eliminate medically important antibiotics from livestock production, while seeking alternative treatments to ensure than animal health and welfare is maintained.