Massive chicken producer aims to end use of human antibiotics

One of the world's largest meat producers has announced that it plans to stop using human antibiotics in its US flocks of chickens raised for the dinner table.

The decision by Tyson Foods reflects concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections.

The US-based multinational says it wants to take similar steps in its overseas operations as well.

North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports.

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ADD/ALT: Tyson's president and CEO Donnie Smith, in a video released by the company, says they are looking to cut human antibiotic use in other operations as well. 

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