Tracking antibiotic resistance in animals across Canada
Official title: Vet-LIRN antimicrobial resistance surveillance through collection of AMR data and whole genome sequencing of isolates from Canadian provinces
Funded at University of Guelph · NIH-10900445 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how germs that resist antibiotics are spreading in animals across Canada, and it's working to make our food safer for everyone by teaming up with veterinary labs to track and understand these germs better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Guelph NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Guelph, Canada) |
| Project start | September 20, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $96,803 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007244-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900445 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in the veterinary field, livestock producers, and consumers concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in veterinary care or do not consume animal products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in veterinary settings by collecting data and performing whole genome sequencing on bacterial isolates from various Canadian provinces. The project aims to enhance food safety for both humans and animals by establishing a network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories that collaborate to gather and analyze AMR data. By utilizing advanced sequencing technology, the research seeks to identify patterns of resistance and improve understanding of how AMR spreads. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety and reduced risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and a decrease in antibiotic-resistant infections in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized whole genome sequencing to track antimicrobial resistance, indicating that this approach is promising and has been validated in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slavic, Durda — University of Guelph
- Study coordinator: Slavic, Durda
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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.