The urgent case for antibiotic-free animals | Leon Marchal
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The Impact of Antibiotic Use in Animal Agriculture
This chapter explores the extensive use of antibiotics in livestock and its unintended consequences for human health, notably the surge in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It examines historical practices from the 1950s and discusses the need for reduced antibiotic reliance in agriculture, alongside insights from European regulations and the challenges of maintaining animal health.
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