Awarded Grants
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29 Grants found

Decreasing pulmonary-associated mortality in feedlot cattle using refined case definitions and predictive analytics: emphasizing acute interstitial pneumonia and late day BRD

Lungs as a potential source and relationships of ruminal, colonic & fecal concentrations of fusobacterium necrophorum to liver abscesses in feedlot cattle

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Antimicrobial resistance & use tracking through swine production flows on farms in the upper Midwest of the US

Decreasing Pulmonary-Associated Mortality in Feedlot Cattle Using Refined Case Definitions & Predictive Analytics, Emphasizing Acute Interstitial Pneumonia & Late Day BRD

Metabolomic analysis of blood plasma to identify unique biomarkers indicative of liver abscesses

Associations between feeding & management practices of beef-on-dairy cattle from birth to harvest with liver abscesses

Promoting antimicrobial stewardship through improved understanding of how feedlot cattle are classified based on BRD risk

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Modeling for genomic, blood & microbiological markers for liver abscesses in fed beef cattle

Understanding liver abscess pathogenesis & risk-factors of feedlot cattle reared in conventional beef versus dairy management systems

ICASA: Defining the contribution of acidosis to the liver abscess complex using novel challenge model to delineate impacts of diet composition and feeding management on liver abscess pathogenesis

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Acoustic Monitoring to Support Mass Cattle Treatment Decisions

ICASA: Antimicrobial Use Monitoring and Benchmarking in U.S. Feedyards

ICASA: Liver abscesses in feedlot cattle; further delineation of the etiology and pathogenesis

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ICASA: Fecal microbiota transplant to reduce post-weaning diarrhea and antibiotic use

ICASA: Pathogen-host interaction during the development of liver abscesses; local and systemic immune and metabolic responses during Fusobacterium necrophorum challenges

Novel Strategies to Improve the Understanding of Liver Abscess Formation in Beef Cattle

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ICASA: Improving the efficacy of vaccination against mycoplasma hyosynoviae by identifying optimal application times

ICASA: Risk Factors for Lameness in Finishing Pigs

ICASA: Development of a non-invasive model to induce liver abscess formation in cattle

Development of Metrics to Identify Cattle Predisposed to Feedlot Heart Failure

The Real-time Pen-side Detection of Bovine Respiratory Disease by Chemical Analysis

Field-deployable biosensors for antibiotic stewardship

A rapid chute-side antibiotic resistance detection tool to improve antimicrobial stewardship and optimize risk management while controlling bovine respiratory disease

Predictive model development to promote science- based, strategic metaphylaxis administration in beef operations

Development of a science-based management strategy to reduce the use of antimicrobials in high-risk beef cattle

Evaluation of Dietary Tylosin Intake on Incidence and Severity of Liver Abscesses in Feedlot Cattle

A Development of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision and Internet of Things for Livestock Health Monitoring

Identifying potential causes of late-day bovine respiratory disease in high-performing feedyard cattle

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The Real-time Pen-side Detection of Bovine Respiratory Disease by Chemical Analysis 

Year Awarded  2021

FFAR award amount   $151,082

Total award amount   $302,164

Location   Beltsville, MD

Matching Funders   VRCS, Trace VOC, LLC,

Grantee Institution   USDA-ARS

USDA-ARS researchers are analyzing gases emitted from cattle’s breath, known as volatile organic compounds (VOC), to identify signatures associated with early-stage BRD infection. This will enable researchers to develop models and a real-time classifier for disease detection, informing antimicrobial use and other interventions to preserve animal health.

Field-deployable biosensors for antibiotic stewardship 

Year Awarded  2021

FFAR award amount   $250,000

Total award amount   $500,000

Location   Lafeyette, IN

Matching Funders   Tyson Foods, Purdue University, McDonalds, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC, Cactus Operating, LLC

Grantee Institution   Purdue University

BRD treatment strategies are complicated by the emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogens. Purdue University researchers are developing a pen-side biosensor that uses DNA amplification to identify genetic markers of antibiotic resistance.

A rapid chute-side antibiotic resistance detection tool to improve antimicrobial stewardship and optimize risk management while controlling bovine respiratory disease 

Year Awarded  2021

FFAR award amount   $301,416

Total award amount   $602,833

Location   College Station, TX

Matching Funders   Texas A&M University, Next Generation Biotech, Five Rivers, Cactus Feeders

Grantee Institution   Texas A&M University

This research is developing a rapid handheld diagnostic to evaluate antibiotic resistance in samples from feedyard cattle suffering from bovine respiratory disease (BRD), an ailment that costs U.S. producers approximately $1 billion annually. Information on the resistance of pathogens to different antimicrobials will enable the selection of appropriate treatment strategies for optimal health outcomes, minimizing potential public health consequences.

Predictive model development to promote science- based, strategic metaphylaxis administration in beef operations 

Year Awarded  2021

FFAR award amount   $213,637

Total award amount   $427,268

Location   Manhattan, KS

Matching Funders   Veterinary and Research Consulting Services, Microsoft, Innovative Livestock Services, Hy Plains Feedyard, BeefAlliance / Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Grantee Institution   Kansas State University

Kansas State University is using the ICASA grant to develop a predictive model that informs metaphylaxis decision-making. White is developing machine learning predictive models to determine cattle’s BRD risk by combining many sources of information available at the time of feedyard placement.

Development of a science-based management strategy to reduce the use of antimicrobials in high-risk beef cattle 

Year Awarded  2021

FFAR award amount   $200,000

Total award amount   $400,000

Location   Lubbock, TX

Matching Funders   Texas Tech University

Grantee Institution   Texas Tech University

A prevalent and economically consequential disease affecting cattle is bovine respiratory disease (BRD), which affects about 20 percent of cattle and costs producers $800-900 million annually. A common approach to controlling BRD is metaphylaxis, in which a group of animals receive antibiotics simultaneously to manage the disease in a population. This research is developing a science-based management strategy that administers metaphalyaxis to only the animals that need treatment.

Evaluation of Dietary Tylosin Intake on Incidence and Severity of Liver Abscesses in Feedlot Cattle 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $342,000

Total award amount   $684,000

Location   Manhattan, KS

Matching Funders   The Beef Alliance and Cactus Research

Grantee Institution   Beef Alliance

The Beef Alliance is evaluating how different use strategies with the antibiotic tylosin impacts beef cattle’s health. The results will enable cattle producers to make science-based decisions regarding the judicious use of tylosin, consistent with long-term goals set by the FDA and other stakeholders.

A Development of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision and Internet of Things for Livestock Health Monitoring 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $313,372

Total award amount   $626,745

Location   Dallas, TX

Matching Funders   Veterinary Research and Consulting Services, LLC, Precision Livestock Technologies, Inc., JBS USA Food Company, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC, Bennett Data Science, LLC, Alltech, Inc.

Grantee Institution   Colorado State University

Precision Livestock Technologies is developing tools that monitor animal movement and physical attributes to detect behaviors and visible abnormalities that could be early signs of disease.  The benefits of automated animal monitoring tools include earlier intervention and reduction in the spread of infectious diseases, reduction in unnecessary medical treatments, enhanced animal welfare and improved producer profitability.

Developing a model protocol for tracking antibiotic use and AMR surveillance for the swine industry 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $313,839

Total award amount   $627,679

Location   Pipestone, MN

Matching Funders   National Pork Board

Grantee Institution   Pipestone Research

The Pipestone team is collecting data on pathogens from 160 commercial swine farms in several states. These samples are being analyzed and the data will be correlated with antibiotic usage data at the farm level. This research is evaluating the relationship between antibiotic use, pathogen type, production practices and antimicrobial resistance across a large pig production system.

Identifying potential causes of late-day bovine respiratory disease in high-performing feedyard cattle 

Year Awarded  2019

FFAR award amount   $186,643

Total award amount   $373,287

Location   Ardmore, OK

Matching Funders   Noble Research Institute, Veterinary Research and Consulting Services and HyPlains Research and Education Center

Grantee Institution   Noble Research Institute

Late-onset bovine respiratory disease affects nearly 10 percent of calves, resulting in pneumonia and widespread antibiotic use. This research is collecting DNA for genetic evaluation, nasal swabs for bacterial and viral analysis and blood samples for heart and lung analysis. Feed intake, stomach acidity levels and temperature were assessed on a subset of animals.