Antibiotic Resistance May Start on the Farm

Three-fourths of all antibiotics are used to treat and prevent infections in animals raised in dirty, crowded conditions (and that means almost all chickens, pigs, and cattle). The goal may be worthy, but overuse of antibiotics promotes the proliferation of E. coli, Salmonella, and other bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics. If those “superbugs” contaminate our food, consumers may develop diseases that are much harder to treat and might even cause deaths. (Farm Animal Concerns Trust; 2025; 2’58”)

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