VOA慢速英语:Major Chicken Producer to Stop Using Antibiotics

antibiotic – n. a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections

livestock – n. farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people

immune – adj. not capable of being affected by a disease

flock – n. a group of birds or animals (such as sheep)

eliminate – v. to remove (something that is not wanted or needed)

commitment – n. a promise to do or give something

Are infections in people in your country becoming resistant to antibiotics? Do large food producers give antibiotics to their animals? We want to hear from you. Write your thoughts in the comments section.