Monitoring antibiotic use in dairy cattle
A System Approach to Animal-Level Antimicrobial Use Monitoring in Dairy Cattle
This study is creating an easy-to-use system for dairy farmers to track antibiotic use in their cows, helping them keep their animals healthy while protecting their privacy and the environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088543 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive system for monitoring antibiotic use in individual dairy cattle. By addressing the challenges of data collection and privacy concerns, the project seeks to create a user-friendly platform that provides farmers with valuable insights while ensuring their data remains confidential. The approach involves collaboration with dairy farmers to encourage participation and automate the monitoring process, ultimately contributing to better antimicrobial stewardship and understanding of antibiotic resistance. The goal is to enhance the health of both livestock and the broader ecosystem.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include dairy farmers who are interested in improving their antibiotic use practices and contributing to public health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own or manage dairy cattle will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for dairy cattle and reduced antimicrobial resistance in the food supply.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach to individual animal-level monitoring is innovative, similar initiatives in other agricultural sectors have shown promise in improving antibiotic stewardship.
Where this research is happening
Ithaca, United States
- Cornell University — Ithaca, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ivanek Miojevic, Renata — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Ivanek Miojevic, Renata
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 below.