The purpose of the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) Liver Abscess Convening event is for invited industry and research experts to gain perspectives on the growing challenge of liver abscesses in beef cattle and identify key research priorities and industry collaboration opportunities.
Participation is by invitation only. For additional information, please contact Dr. Tim Kurt at tkurt@foundationfar.org.
Event Facilitator: Mr. Kevin Ochsner, President, Agcellerate
Welcome: Dr. Tim Kurt, FFAR Scientific Program Director, Advanced Animal Systems
Panel Discussion 1: Industry Perspectives
The Growing Challenge of Liver Abscesses – Representatives from Cargill, JBS USA and Tyson Foods
Panel Discussion 2: Research and Future Directions
- Pathogenesis Research Strategic Use Update – Dr. James (Brandon) Reinbold, Elanco and Dr. Cory Herr, Elanco
- Microbiome and Gut Health Research – Dr. Paul Morley, Texas A & M VERO
- Beef on Dairy Research– Dr. Dale Woerner, Texas Tech University
Small Group Exercise #1 – Key Learnings and Unanswered Questions
Small Group Exercise #2 – Identification of Key Research Priorities and Industry Collaboration Opportunities
Go-Forward Plan for ICASA
Thoughts and Next Steps
The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) advances research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. This public-private partnership promotes the judicious use of antibiotics and improves animal welfare.
ICASA is the first research consortium to bring together participants representing all stages of the U.S. livestock supply chain. The Consortium’s Executive Committee Participants include: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, the Beef Alliance, Cactus Research, FFAR, Genus plc, Hy-Plains Feedyard Research and Education Center, JBS USA, McDonald’s, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Board, Noble Research Institute, Pipestone Veterinary Services, Tyson Foods, the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Veterinary Research & Consulting Services. Associate Participants include Cargill, Zoetis and Yum! Brands.