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The application of antibiotics to livestock has become a serious global concern. The increasing demand for animal protein leads to a greater use of antibiotics in livestock production. This is contributing to a global scale-up in antibiotic consumption. This chapter analyses the use of antibiotics in animals and the emergence of antibiotics as a class of contaminants which pollute the natural environment and create antimicrobial resistance. The conclusion is that the current system is unable to withstand ethical health concerns.