International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA)

ICASA 2019-2025

FFAR established ICASA in 2019 with an initial $7.5 million investment to fund antimicrobial research in beef and swine that promotes targeted antibiotic use, advances animal health and welfare and increases transparency in food production practices. Participants and additional project–level partners matched our funds, resulting in a total investment of $15 million that funded research to advance antimicrobial stewardship. Learn more about these projects.

ICASA 2025-2030

In 2025, FFAR and several partners recommitted to ICASA to fund research that continues advancing antimicrobial stewardship. The Consortium welcomes interest from new participants. Participants will help determine the Consortium’s future research directions during its early stages of redevelopment.

ICASA’s Renewed Vision

Producing healthier livestock

ICASA’s investment in research creates practical solutions, such as new technologies and management practices, that promote judicious antibiotic use, produce healthier beef cattle and swine and improve animal welfare.

Consortium Participants

ICASA is a research consortium with representation across the U.S. beef and swine supply chains. The Consortium’s participants guide decisions on its research direction and new projects.

2025-2030

The Consortium’s current Executive Committee participants include: The Beef Alliance, FFAR, McDonald’s Corporation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Board, Pipestone Veterinary Services and Yum! Brands.

2019-2025

The Consortium’s Executive Committee participants included: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, the Beef Alliance, Cactus Research, FFAR, Genus plc, Hy-Plains Feedyard Research and Education Center, JBS USA, McDonald’s Corporation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Board, Noble Research Institute, Pipestone Veterinary Services, Tyson Foods, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Veterinary Research & Consulting Services. Associate Participants included Cargill, Production Animal Consultation, Yum! Brands and Zoetis.

The ICASA Research Symposium & Reception, March 31-April 1, 2026, highlighted cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships and innovative strategies driving responsible antibiotic use in livestock production. Through panel discussions, lightning talks and networking opportunities, participants explored emerging scientific advances and future directions for antimicrobial stewardship research.