Advancing antiparasitic drugs for sheep, goats, and bison
Official title: Advancing Antiparasitic Drug Development in Minor Ruminant Species
Funded at Utah State University · NIH-11569736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity to develop new antiparasitic medicines for food-producing small ruminants like sheep and goats, addressing parasite resistance and limited approved options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Logan, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $560,226 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008964-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11569736 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Animals (sheep, goats, and bison) that are food-producing and susceptible to gastrointestinal nematodes, for which regulatory-approved antiparasitic data are currently lacking.
✕Less likely to help
Animals outside the minor ruminant category or with parasites not targeted by the program may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports creating a translational regulatory science platform and generating species-specific data to help get antiparasitic drugs approved for minor ruminants such as sheep, goats, and bison. The work focuses on Haemonchus contortus and other gut worms that cause illness, with the goal of improving animal health and food safety. It involves collaboration with Utah State University to produce efficacy, pharmacokinetic, safety, and residue data needed for regulatory approval under the Minor Use and Minor Species Act.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could expand approved drug options for minor ruminants, reducing illness and mortality from parasitic infections and supporting safer, more sustainable animal food production.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in major food animals has advanced regulatory data packages; this grant aims to build a translational platform specifically for minor ruminants, which is more limited.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State University
Logan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Stephanie Elizabeth — Utah State University
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Stephanie Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.