After more than three years of deliberation, the FDA announced on Wednesday that . The new rules put limits on cephalosporins, a class of antibiotic often give to in cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys, that is also used to treat several serious illnesses in humans. The , which go into effect April 5, are intended to prevent humans from developing resistance to the drugs, which are effective against pneumonia and soft tissue infections, among other conditions.
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