Dear John,

Beta-agonists, a class of animal drugs, are banned for use in animal feed in other countries. Yet they are widely used on cow feedlots in the United States.

Not only is this class of drug cruel and harmful to animals, causing them to suffer psychological stress and physically deteriorate, it leads to increased risks for food safety. The drug residues that end up in meat products have been linked to heart and respiratory issues in consumers.

If you’re concerned about the impacts of drugs in the beef you eat, or if the use of drugs in factory farming influences your purchasing decisions, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. 

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your concerns. This information is critical to our work to protect farmed animals.

For the animals,

Cristina Stella
Senior Staff Attorney