The head of the FDA's Foods and Veterinary Medicine program, Michael Taylor, is leaving the agency in June after more than 5 years in the role. During his time at the FDA, Taylor worked on various animal health initiatives including one focused on eliminating antibiotics that contribute to the proliferation of drug-resistant bacteria. Dr. Stephen Ostroff, the former acting commissioner of the FDA, will step in as Taylor's replacement. More
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