Farmers in the Netherlands have been using antibiotics in livestock to prevent disease and promote growth, leading to a troubling rise in multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly in poultry. A significant study revealed that 80% of the poultry tested carried these dangerous germs, which can spill over to humans and complicate treatment options. The public's growing concern over intensive farming practices and the link between antibiotic use in animals and human health has prompted a critical reevaluation of agricultural methods.
