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Antibiotic Use in Livestock to Surge 29.5% by 2040

5/4/2025

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Antibiotic use in livestock is set to soar by 29.5% by 2040, fueling the rise of drug-resistant superbugs. Researchers urge a shift towards innovative treatments that target only infected tissues. Encouragingly, decisive government actions in countries like Japan and France are proving effective in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic use in livestock is set to soar by 29.5% by 2040, fueling the rise of drug-resistant superbugs. Researchers urge a shift towards innovative treatments that target only infected tissues. Encouragingly, decisive government actions in countries like Japan and France are proving effective in the fight against antibiotic resistance.