High antibiotic use in livestock fuels resistance concerns in Korea

South Korea’s widespread use of antibiotics in humans, livestock and fisheries is raising concerns over antimicrobial resistance, according to a first-of-its-kind government study. The report, the result of a pan-government effort involving multiple agencies, including the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, found that a total of 1,646 tons of antibiotics were used nationwide in 2023. Of the total, 46.1 percent was used in livestock and 12.7 percent in fisheries, while human use account

By The Korea Herald