Healthy Food Tip

Healthy Food Tip

Are organic beef and dairy products free of hormones and antibiotics?

For the most part, yes. Most synthetic veterinary drugs - including antibiotics and growth hormones—are prohibited under organic regulations. In addition, producers of organic meat and dairy products must exclusively feed animals with organic feed, and must prevent contamination of organic feed with antibiotics and hormones. If animals become ill, beef and dairy producers are not allowed to withhold medications that might be needed to restore health.