Dr. Richard Raymond

Dr Richard Raymond is a former Undersecretary for Food Safety with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He addresses the social and political ramifications of use of antibiotics and growth promotants in livestock. Dr Raymond sees a direct correlation between the rise of social media and the rise in consumer fears of antibiotic use in livestock, lean finely textured meat and ractopamine. He offers constructive criticism of the industry and advice on how growers can be proactive rather than reactive.Dr. Richard Raymond