Preventative antibiotic use in agriculture continues to promote resistance, yet countries like Denmark and the Netherlands have successfully reduced antibiotic use without negative repercussions. As these nations embraced animal welfare and improved farming practices, they saw a decline in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in meat. Meanwhile, the US lags behind, with millions of pounds of antibiotics still sold for animal use, although some companies are beginning to reconsider their reliance on growth promoters for the sake of human health.
