In developing countries where meat production and consumption is increasing antibiotic resistance is rapidly escalating. A study on antibiotic resistance focusing on Asia, Africa, and South America showed that resistance points started to be observed in Kenya, Uruguay and Brazil. Turkey is also among the countries where resistance shows an increase.

Antibiotic resistance increased rapidly due to the increase in meat production and consumption in developing countries. A study on antibiotic resistance in Asia, Africa, and South America showed that livestock in India and North-East China are becoming increasingly resistant to standard antibiotics. In this research, 901 epidemiological studies focusing on four bacteria, (Salmonella, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus and E. coli) were examined. The researchers marked the points on the map where multiple drug resistance exists and began to be observed. Turkey is also listed among the countries that have developed antibiotic resistance. According to the research, resistance points started to be observed also in Kenya, Uruguay, and Brazil. There has been a significant increase in meat production in these regions since 2000. The increase in production brings along more intensive animal husbandry practices. The use of antibiotics to promote animal growth and prevent infections is also increasing in the same manner. For the first time, research shows that antibiotic resistance is increasing in livestock, according to a report in Gida Hatti. The increase is much more significant in low- and middle-income countries. Experts say that governments should act globally and take measures against this threat.