EU orders Britain's organic farmers to treat sick animals with homeopathy

British organic farmers must treat their animals with unscientific homeopathic remedies under rules from Brussels

Sarah Knapton, Science Editor and Richard Orange

British organic farmers are being forced to treat their livestock with homeopathic remedies under European Commission rules branded ‘scientifically illiterate’ by vets.   Although homeopathy has been branded as ‘rubbish’ by the government’s Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies, organic farmers have been told they must try it first under an EU directive which came into force last year and was extended to fish farming in January.   The regulation means that animals could be left diseased or in pain for far longer than necessary and organic meat could end up containing higher levels of bacteria, vets have warned.

John Blackwell, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: “We should always use medicines which have a strong science base and homeopathic remedies are not underpinned by any strong science.

“Disease is painful and farmers have an obligation to reduce that pain and not allow their animals to suffer so this regulation is troubling. It may lead to serious animal health and welfare detriment.   “If animals are not treated promptly it could lead to an underlying level of pathogen which could mean that the animal was no longer fit for human consumption.” ....... Homeopathy has prominent supporters including the Prince of Wales.....To Read More......

 

My Take - And the Looney Prince Charlie wonders why so many think he's potty!  And there are still some who think the EU is going to survive.  Imagine that!