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Antibiotic use in livestock
Our World in Data's slope chart drew 26.5K views on X: 0.9x its typical post and #85 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
European countries use far less antibiotics in livestock than they used to, Antibiotics can play an important role in preventing disease and improving the health of animals. But overusing them, particularly for livestock, poses a risk to hu
Why it spread
This post spread because a slope chart on an unusual topic from an independent author reached a top quarter source audience, drawing 26,545 views, 278 likes, 77 reposts, 11 quotes, and 30 saves, with a quote rate above average.
What worked
- The slope chart form was an unusual chart type, which helped the post stand out.
- The post came from an independent author, giving it a distinct voice.
- The topic of Europe cutting livestock antibiotics over the past decade was framed clearly and carried a branded source line.
What to borrow
We could use a slope chart to show how our own measure changed across a decade, pairing it with a short plain language framing about why the change matters.
Careful
Do not over-read the spread as proof Zagat the topic or form alone drove it, since the account is branded, the source reach is top quarter, and the design polish and self labelling are only medium.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Our World in Data.
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Your numbers, in this line chart.
Starts from the real numbers of "Europe has cut the amount of antibiotics used in the amount of livestock over the past dec" by Our World in Data. Replace every number with yours before you post. Make one like this, step by step
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How far did Our World in Data's "Antibiotic use in livestock" chart travel?
26,545 views, 278 likes, 77 reposts and 30 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A slope chart. Europe cut livestock antibiotics over the past decade.
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