Why is routine antibiotic use in feed discouraged in many countries?

It may lead to antimicrobial resistance.

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  1. It makes feed too costly
  2. It may lead to antimicrobial resistance ✔
  3. It changes feed color

Why: Routine antibiotics in feed are frowned on because of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in livestock and humans.

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Answer: It may lead to antimicrobial resistance. Routine antibiotics in feed are frowned on because of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in livestock and humans.

  1. Animal husbandry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_husbandry
    this practice is now frowned on in many countries because of the risk that it may lead to antimicrobial resistance in livestock and in humans
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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