That is why the pork industry takes seriously the results from a 1990 survey conducted by the Consumers' Association of Canada. These concerns are real. The following questions about pork production are of most concern to consumers. Presently there are no growth hormones licensed for use in pork production in Canada. This testing process is required for all veterinary drugs.
Antibiotics are drugs used to fight disease in both humans and animals.
When a hug becomes ill, a producer contacts a veterinarian to determine the cause of the illness. To minimize the animal's discomfort and to protect the health of the other animals, antibiotics may be prescribed and administered to hogs by injection or through feed or water. Safe withdrawal periods are specified for all medications, when used, to ensure that no residues remain in meat. Canadian consumers are fortunate in that Canada has one of the most stringent residue monitoring and control systems in the world. A traceback system is in place to quickly detect and correct problems should they occur.