1. CHEMEQ(R)(TM) polymeric antimicrobial is an alternative to the use of human antibiotics in animals.
FAQ's: http://www.chemeq.com.au/faq.html
Extract: "Chemeq Ltd is on-track to produce commercial-scale quantities of CHEMEQ® polymeric antimicrobials from its new manufacturing facilities, towards the end of 2003.
The initial output will be exported to South Africa and New Zealand where Chemeq has received regulatory approval - with Asia, Australia and other international markets to follow".
"CHEMEQ(RTM) polymeric antimicrobial is an alternative to the use of human antibiotics in animals. Excessive use of human antibiotics in animals produces antibiotic-resistant germs, which find their way back to humans through the animal-food chain. Antibiotic resistance is already a major problem in hospitals around the world". (Superbugs): http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/698_bugs.html
Mc Donald's Corporation is asking suppliers to phase out growth promoting antibiotics: http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CMQ&E=ASX&N=239249