What does cheaper meat really cost?
Every year, our antibiotics become less effective due to overuse, costing thousands of lives in the U.S. Without intervention, experts estimate that by 2050, deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections will surpass present-day cancer deaths.
By limiting the length of time for which meat producers can administer antibiotics to 21 days or less, the U.S. Senate can help minimize the risk of antibiotic-resistance from farms, and help preserve our antibiotics for future generations.