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In 1998 some researchers reported use in livestock production was a factor in the high prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Korea. [131] In 2007 The Korea Times noted that Korea has relatively high usage of antibiotics in livestock production. [132] In 2011, the Korean government banned the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in ...
Antibiotics are used in livestock for animal health and productivity, but also pose a risk for antibiotic resistance in both humans and livestock. Although not legally-binding, many countries have set targets to reduce antibiotic use to 50 milligrams per kilogram of meat production (50mg/PCU).
[3] [4] [5] While the benefits of subtherapeutic antibiotic administration are well-documented, there is much concern and debate regarding the development of bacterial antibiotic resistance associated with their use. This is a specific case of the more general practice of antibiotic use in livestock.
A CDC infographic on how antibiotic-resistant bacteria have the potential to spread from farm animals. The use of antibiotics in the husbandry of livestock includes treatment when ill (therapeutic), treatment of a group of animals when at least one is diagnosed with clinical infection (metaphylaxis [188]), and preventative treatment (prophylaxis).
Overuse of antibiotics in factory farming is making bacteria more resistant to treatment, a problem that causes tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths annually in the U.S. alone.
The Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria developed The National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria with the intent of providing a roadmap to guide the US in the antibiotic resistance challenge and with hopes of saving many lives. This plan outlines steps taken by the Federal government over the next five ...
Antibiotics are routinely given to livestock, which account for 70% of the antibiotic use in the United States. [18] This practice contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. [19] Antibiotic resistance is a naturally occurring phenomenon throughout the world due to the overuse and/or inappropriate use of antibiotics. [20]
To maximize animal production, CAFOs are using ever more antibiotics, which in turn increases bacterial resistance. This resistance makes it harder to treat bacterial infections. Contaminated surface water and groundwater is particularly concerning, as these can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria. [54]