Antibiotic overuse in European farming is driving resistance crisis, experts warn
Overuse of antibiotics in European farming is fuelling a resistance crisis with reduction efforts stalling, industry experts have warned.
Antibiotic use in pigs falls by more than 70%
The latest data taken from the electronic Medicines Book, has revealed that total antibiotic use fell by over 70%. (Getty Images)
Antibiotic use in pigs has fallen by 72% since 2015, the latest figures have shown.
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