Drugs popularly used in animals could lead to resistance when they're used to treat people
WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday banned a class of antibiotics for use in animals to prevent the rise of drug-resistant bacteria that also infect humans.
The Food and Drug Administration issued an order to prohibit cephalosporin, a popular class of antibiotics, for use in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys from April 5, with some exceptions.
Health officials argue that the widespread use of the drug by livestock farmers could lead to resistance when the drug is used to treat people.
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