July 1, 2009
PCC joined 354 health, agriculture, environment, animal protection, religious, and other interest groups to sign on in support of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, H.R. 1549/S. 619).
To Govenor Chris Gregoire, urging a line-item veto on a measure that would legitimize the flow of Canadian cattle over the border into Washington — without meeting state health inspection requirements.
Letter to USDA opposing mandatory animal identification numbering systems (NAIS).
Signed letter by the Pew Charitable Trusts to President Obama asking him to limit antibiotic overuse for food animal production and require veterinary oversight of antibiotics used on the farm.
