Smarter Pest Management for Soybean
Taynara Possebom
2024-2027 FFAR Fellows
FFAR » What We Do » Our Consortia » International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA)
Science Program Contact
Nikki Dutta
ndutta@foundationfar.org
Dr. Jasmine Bruno
jbruno@foundationfar.org
Partnerships & Development Contact
Lauren Hershey
lhershey@foundationfar.org
Antibiotics are extremely valuable tools for preventing, treating and controlling disease in livestock production.
Yet, maintaining the efficacy of antibiotics is a highly complex issue, affecting both human and animal health. The responsible and judicious use of antibiotics is a top priority for livestock producers.
We established ICASA in 2019 with an initial $7.5 million investment to fund antimicrobial research that promotes targeted antibiotic use, advances animal health and welfare and increases transparency in food production practices. Private sector participants match our funds, resulting in a total investment of $15 million.
Unlike other groups working on antibiotic stewardship, ICASA participants represent all stages of the U.S. livestock supply chain. Only through this level of collaboration can we significantly impact antibiotic use across the supply chain.
ICASA participants guide decisions on new projects and the consortium’s research direction. The Consortium collaboratively investigates the underlying causes of animal health issues, develops practical solutions that protects that efficacy of these medications and improves our understanding of the factors that contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance.
Producing healthier livestock
ICASA’s investment in research creates practical solutions, such as new technologies and management practices that promote judicious use of antibiotics, produce healthier livestock and improve animal welfare.
Year Awarded 2024
FFAR award amount $1,223,474
Total award amount $2,446,948
Location Manhattan, KS
Matching Funders Colorado State University, Innovative Livestock Services, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding K-State Mississippi State University, Nanostring, Texas A&M University and Veterinary Research & Consulting Services
Grantee Institution Kansas State University
Year Awarded 2023
FFAR award amount $300,000
Total award amount $633,462
Location Lubbock, TX
Matching Funders Genus ABS, Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, Texas Tech University, Veterinary Research & Consulting Services, LLC
Grantee Institution Texas Tech University
Year Awarded 2023
FFAR award amount $300,000
Total award amount $600,340
Location Canyon, TX
Matching Funders West Texas A&M University
Grantee Institution West Texas A&M University
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