Why Are Low Doses of Antibiotics Commonly Used in Animals

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why are low doses of antibiotics commonly used in animals in industrial farming operations?

• A) Killing some of the bacteria taking up nutrients in the guts of the animals leaves the animals more nutrients so they grow faster.
• B) Low doses of antibiotics kill off any pathogens that might infect the animals, saving veterinary costs.
• C) Any meat taken from these animals is essentially "purified" and pathogen-free.
• D) They eliminate any pathogens that might be introduced by insects, common when a lot of animals are in one place.
• E) People pay more for antibiotic-treated foods.