Article Q3RX California brings in strict limits on use of antibiotics in livestock farming

California brings in strict limits on use of antibiotics in livestock farming

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Reuters in Los Angeles
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Move comes amid concern that overuse of drugs is contributing to rising numbers of life-threatening human infections from 'superbugs'

California has brought in the strictest government standards in the US for the use of antibiotics in livestock production.

Related: Resistance isn't futile - how to tackle drug-resistant superbugs

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