Looking at the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock through the lens of "One Health," which of the following statements best describes the interrelationship of these components of the biosphere?

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Antibiotic resistance can easily spread between animals in close quarters, such as in factory farms, and the workers who handle them. This creates a potential threat to human health as these resistant bacteria can infect people and be difficult to treat with antibiotics. Therefore, the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock has a direct impact on human health through the spread of antibiotic resistance. While choosing a vegetarian lifestyle may reduce one's exposure to antibiotic-treated livestock, it does not address the root cause of the problem. The broad range of antibiotics may provide protection against certain pathogens but also contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance. The susceptibility of livestock to infectious diseases is related to the practice of using antibiotics as growth promoters which can compromise the immune systems of animals.

Looking at the Use of Antibiotics as Growth Promoters in Livestock