Antibiotics in herds no longer used for growth are now used prophylactically...

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/media/3758857/Antibiotics-Summary-Report.pdf

http://www.beuc.eu/publications/beuc-x-2014-043_pca_beuc_position_paper_on_antibiotic_resistance.pdf

"Antibiotics should be used to treat existing infections. Individual treatment should always be the norm and herd treatment the exception."

"In France 60% of rural veterinarians’ total turnover comes from antibiotics sales. Self-regulation is not compatible with the responsible use of antibiotics, especially as pharmaceutical laboratories can grant discounts depending on the quantity ordered ."
Antibiotiques, Menace sur notre santé, UFC Que-Choisir, March 2014

http://frenchfoodintheus.org/wp-content/uploads/PDF/PlanABR-complet-BD_cle8ea7f1-2.pdf

http://www.foodnavigator.com/Market-Trends/Antibiotic-free-Is-this-the-next-ethical-food-label/?utm_source=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=From%2019-Jun-2015%20to%2026-Jun-2015&c=dC5HnbRQjqnVvGhGUvLxwqZv7mH27n5b&p2=

Eventually cattle are treated like humans. The former because of growth potential of antibiotics the second because of "free" medicine and consuming habits.