Does Lenard’s chicken contain hormones or antibiotics?
No hormones have been fed or otherwise administered to poultry in Australia since the 1960s. Lenard’s is only supplied by licensed Australian based companies, selling 100% Australian poultry. Like all poultry sold in Australia, the chicken sold by Lenard’s does not contain any added hormones. Antibiotics are sometimes administered to flocks to combat infections. This generally occurs only after other management strategies have been unsuccessful. Vets inspect the birds before and after antibiotic administration and they are checked before processing and withholding periods apply. Only antibiotics assessed and approved for use in the livestock industries by regulatory authorities are used.
