Did you know that an estimated 70 percent of all antibiotics used in the United States are regularly added to the feed of livestock and poultry that are not sick—a practice with serious consequences for our health? Bacteria that are constantly exposed to antibiotics develop antibiotic resistance. This means that when humans get sick from resistant bacteria, the antibiotics prescribed by doctors don’t work.
Right now, there are bills in both the House and Senate to address this risky practice - but your representatives need to hear from you in order to get them passed!
Here's an easy way to let your representatives know what you think.
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