Which of the Following Is INCORRECT Regarding Antibiotic Use in Large-Scale

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding antibiotic use in large-scale livestock operations prior to 2012?

• A) Animals are given the same antibiotics that humans use to treat disease.
• B) Antibiotics help reduce the risk of disease spreading through high-density animal confinements.
• C) Antibiotics escape into the environment through contaminated water and soil.
• D) Only sick animals receive antibiotics.
• E) None-all of these statements are correct.

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