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Antibiotic use in farming set to soar despite superbug concerns
The overuse of antibiotics in animal farming is driving the rise of superbugs.
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The overuse of antibiotics in animal farming is driving the rise of superbugs.
The links between the two are clearly spelt out by Emanuel Goldman, Professor of Microbiology, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA – and his conclusions are stark.
The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or ‘superbugs’.
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