Every year, approximately 3 million pounds of antibiotics are prescribed for human consumption. However, the staggering contrast lies in the agricultural sector where a significantly larger amount, around 17.8 million pounds, is administered to livestock. This discrepancy raises concerns about the widespread use of antibiotics in animal farming.

The book "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer highlights this issue, emphasizing the implications of antibiotic use in livestock farming. This overuse can contribute to antibiotic resistance, posing a serious public health threat as it diminishes the effectiveness of these vital medications in treating human diseases.