The domestic fowls industry in the UK is allowing the use of couple antibiotic growth promoters.

The domestic fowls industry in the UK is allowing the use of couple antibiotic growth promoters, despite fears that they create antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a novel report by the Soil Association, which delineates organic food producers.

The pair drugs - avilamycin and flavomycin - have been allowed "on specific recommendations of the responsible veterinarian", despite an earlier blanket ban.

The incite by the poultry industry standards watchdog, Assured Chicken Production Ltd run afters concerns from the supermarkets and vet about an increase in chicken health moot points ...