At Perdue, we believe in taking extra steps. It's how we stay one step ahead.
And it's how we raise healthy chickens with No Antibiotics Ever.
See how it's done:
We put it in our chickens' water.
It has natural antioxidants that help keep them healthy.
We use it in our chickens' 100% veggie feed to add more than flavor and support their immune systems.
Natural herbs and vitamins help ensure that our chickens are getting things they need to stay healthy. And we don't have to add antibiotics to their diets. Sure, it involves a little extra time and dedication on our part. But it's simply the way we do things.
It's not the easy way, it's the Perdue way.
And we never dance around the issues. When we say no antibiotics ever, that's what we mean.
As the third generation to lead Perdue, I'm continuing to build on our foundation of trust. So take my word for it – when we say 'no antibiotics,' that's what we mean. There are no exceptions and no fine print.
See what we really mean by
Used in the
hatchery
Used continuously
for prevention
Used for
treatment
| No Antibiotics Ever | NO | NO | NO |
What others say …
| "Treatment/Therapeutic Use Only" |
NO | NO | YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" | NO | YES | NO |
| "Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU)" | NO | YES | YES |
| "Responsible/Judicious Use" | YES | YES | YES |
| "No Antibiotic Residue/Tested Clear" | YES | YES | YES |
| "Humane Use of Antibiotics" | YES | YES | YES |
| "Veterinarian Approved Antibiotic Use" | YES | YES | YES |
| "All Natural/100% Natural" | YES | YES | YES |
Used in the
hatchery
| No Antibiotics Ever | NO |
What others say…
| "Treatment/Therapeutic Use Only" | NO |
| "No Human Antibiotics" | NO |
| "Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU)" | NO |
| "Responsible/Judicious Use" | YES |
| "No Antibiotic Residue/Tested Clear" | YES |
| "Humane Use of Antibiotics" | YES |
| "Veterinarian Approved Antibiotic Use" | YES |
| "All Natural/100% Natural" | YES |
Used continuously
for prevention
| No Antibiotics Ever | NO |
What others say…
| "Treatment/Therapeutic Use Only" | NO |
| "No Human Antibiotics" | YES |
| "Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU)" | YES |
| "Responsible/Judicious Use" | YES |
| "No Antibiotic Residue/Tested Clear" | YES |
| "Humane Use of Antibiotics" | YES |
| "Veterinarian Approved Antibiotic Use" | YES |
| "All Natural/100% Natural" | YES |
Used for
treatment
| No Antibiotics Ever | NO |
What others say…
| "Treatment/Therapeutic Use Only" | YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" | NO |
| "Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU)" | YES |
| "Responsible/Judicious Use" | YES |
| "No Antibiotic Residue/Tested Clear" | YES |
| "Humane Use of Antibiotics" | YES |
| "Veterinarian Approved Antibiotic Use" | YES |
| "All Natural/100% Natural" | YES |
SINCE 2002
We started our journey toward No-Antibiotics‑Ever chicken in 2002, before other brands were even thinking about it.
Perdue stops using antibiotics for growth promotion, using antibiotics only for disease prevention and treatment.
Perdue stops using specific medically important antibiotics, including fluoroquinolones, four years before the FDA banned the use of floroquinolones in animal agriculture.
Perdue removes all human antibiotics from its feed and launches the unique PERDUE® HARVESTLAND® brand of No-Antibiotics-Ever chicken, anticipating future demand for pure, simple food.
Perdue begins phasing out the common practice of using antibiotics with vaccines in eggs in the hatchery.
Perdue aquires Coleman Natural Foods, adding organic chicken and No-Antibiotics-Ever turkey, pork and beef.
Perdue completely removes all antibiotics from its hatchery, the last step in eliminating the routine use of human antibiotics. PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® and PERDUE® PERFECT PORTIONS® brands are officially No-Antibiotics-Ever products.
Perdue announces that more than 50% of its chickens and 40% of its turkeys never receive any antibiotics of any kind.
In February, Perdue announced that it is converting its entire line of frozen and refrigerated convenience products to No Antibiotics Ever. Perdue's No Antibiotics Ever chicken production reaches 67% and turkey surpasses the halfway mark.
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We have dedicated flock specialists who check on the health and welfare of our chickens. If one of our chickens needs treatment, we ensure it receives responsible care. There's a chance it might need antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian. In that case, the chicken would be treated and removed from our no antibiotics ever program. Our chickens' welfare is always a top priority.
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