There is a deep bond between humans and farm animals, built on mutual dependence. The essence of this relationship should be our attentiveness, the ability to perceive and understand the needs of animals.
My illustration shows a human standing on equal footing with the animals, returning their gaze, aware that their own existence is inextricably intertwined with theirs.
The spread of resistant bacteria and other superbugs in terrestrial and aquatic animals leads inexorably to an increase in animal suffering and losses. This in turn affects livelihoods worldwide, as 1.3 billion people rely on livestock for their living and over 20 million people depend on aquaculture.
Illustration for Europan Commission.
