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Zimbabwe farmers using antiretroviral drugs as poultry growth stimulants

Farmers in Zimbabwe are reportedly administering antiretroviral (ARV) medication to chickens to accelerate growth and increase profit margins. This practice poses significant public health risks, including the potential for drug-resistant HIV strains and chemical contamination of the food supply.

Daily Maverickabout 13 hours agoZWCredibility 37%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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