Location: National Programs
Project Number: 0500-00092-001-000-D
Project Type: In-House Appropriated
Start Date: Apr 15, 2024
End Date: Apr 14, 2029
Objective:
Investigate the microbiome of the gastrointestinal system in response to external stressors including management, feeding practices, environment, transport, and the administration of antimicrobials.
Investigate the microbiome and antibiotic resistance patterns of environmental bacteria associated with manure, water, and soil to identify the baseline and further define the impact of antibiotic use in production animals on the microbial environment.
Approach:
Headquarters-held project established to facilitate the process for completing stated objectives.
