Prince Charles addresses antibiotics conference

The transcript discusses the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, particularly due to their use in farming. It critiques the practice of administering antibiotics to healthy animals and suggests reserving them for serious illnesses. The speaker advocates for sustainable farming practices that avoid dependency on antibiotics and chemical interventions. The conclusion emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in medicine and sustainable practices.

What is the main concern about using antibiotics in farming as discussed in the first section?

• They are too expensive for farmers.

• They are not effective in treating animal illnesses.

• They are used on healthy animals, which may lead to resistance.

• They are difficult to administer to animals.

What alternative does the speaker suggest instead of using antibiotics as a preventive measure?

• Reserving antibiotics for serious illnesses only.

• Using more advanced antibiotics.

• Administering antibiotics to all animals regularly.

• Increasing the dosage of antibiotics.

How does the speaker describe their approach to farming?

• Focusing on maximizing production at any cost.

• Relying heavily on chemical interventions.

• Following natural processes to reduce antibiotic use.

• Using antibiotics as a primary method of disease prevention.

What is a key characteristic of sustainable farming according to the third section?

• Increasing the use of pesticides.

• Avoiding artificial fertilizers and growth promoters.

• Using antibiotics to prevent all potential illnesses.

• Focusing solely on crop production.

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between medicine and society?

• Medicine should remain unchanged over time.

• Society should adapt to new medical advancements.

• Medicine should only focus on treating human illnesses.

• Society should ignore medical advancements.