Leon Marchal: The urgent case for antibiotic-free animals

The video discusses the growing threat of antibiotic resistance due to overuse in humans and animals. It highlights the history of antibiotic use in farming, the impact on human health, and the EU's regulatory response. Strategies for reducing antibiotic use, such as better hygiene, nutrition, and understanding the microbiome, are explored. The video concludes with a call to action for global cooperation to prevent antibiotic resistance from becoming a major health crisis.

What is the predicted impact of antimicrobial resistance by 2050 if current trends continue?

• It will be eradicated.

• It will become the leading cause of death.

• It will have no significant impact.

• It will only affect animals.

What percentage of antibiotics are used by animals worldwide?

• 30% to 40%

• 90% to 100%

• 10% to 20%

• 50% to 80%

How does antibiotic-resistant salmonella in pigs affect humans?

• It reduces the nutritional value of pork.

• It makes pigs grow faster.

• It can lead to ineffective treatments for salmonella infections in humans.

• It has no effect on humans.

What was the initial effect of the EU's ban on low-dose antibiotics in animal feed?

• There was no change in antibiotic use.

• Farmers stopped using antibiotics altogether.

• Antibiotic use increased due to more sick animals.

• Antibiotic use decreased immediately.

What is one of the key strategies for antibiotic-free animal production?

• Reducing the number of animals on farms.

• Using more genetically modified organisms.

• Improving farm hygiene and nutrition.

• Increasing the use of antibiotics.

How does diet structure affect animal health?

• It has no effect on health.

• A coarser diet leads to a healthier digestive tract.

• A finer diet is always better.

• Diet structure only affects taste.

What role does the microbiome play in antibiotic-free animal production?

• It is irrelevant to animal health.

• It helps create a beneficial environment for good bacteria.

• It only affects the taste of animal products.

• It increases the need for antibiotics.

What is a potential benefit of reducing antibiotic use in animal production?

• Higher costs for consumers.

• Increased stress for animals.

• Better health and less stress for animals.

• No change in animal welfare.

How can market forces contribute to reducing antibiotic use?

• By offering antibiotic-free products.

• By ignoring consumer preferences.

• By reducing consumer awareness.

• By increasing the price of antibiotics.

What is necessary for global reduction in antibiotic use?

• Setting and following reduction targets worldwide.

• Increasing antibiotic production.

• Reducing consumer awareness.

• Ignoring international cooperation.