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Abstract: Antibiotics are drugs to inhibit or kill growth of microorganisms in animal diseases. The farmers commonly use antibiotics in livestock for prevention of animal disease and growth promotion. Usage of antibiotics in livestock can leave antibiotic residues in meats and food-animal products. The most important adverse effect of antibiotic residues is the transfer of antibiotic resistant bacteria to the humans due to the mobile properties of resistance. Besides, it can contaminate the environment too. It has been obviously found that the problem of drug resistance arises from many factors related to humans, animals, and the environment. This review focused on antibiotic use in livestock. Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, livestock, fo...