Tracking antibiotic use in U.S. chicken, turkey, and egg production
Antimicrobial Use Data Collection in the U.S. Poultry Production System
['FUNDING_U01'] · MINDWALK CONSULTING GROUP, LLC · NIH-11193510
Collecting detailed on-farm antibiotic use information from U.S. broiler, turkey, and egg producers to help improve antibiotic stewardship and curb resistant bacteria.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MINDWALK CONSULTING GROUP, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FALCON HEIGHTS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11193510 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project expands an ongoing national system that gathers farm-level antibiotic use details from broiler chickens, turkeys, and table-egg operations. It will collect why antibiotics were given and how they were used (dose, route, duration, and animal age), and aims to link use to treatment outcomes. The program is a public–private partnership and builds on data already covering most U.S. broiler and a large portion of turkey production. The team will standardize and sustain on-farm data collection so policymakers and veterinarians have better information for responsible antibiotic decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are U.S.-based poultry producers, flock managers, or veterinarians willing to share on-farm antibiotic use and treatment outcome records.
Not a fit: People with no connection to U.S. poultry operations or those seeking immediate clinical treatment for unrelated medical conditions are unlikely to benefit directly or participate.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could support safer antibiotic use in poultry and reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can affect people.
How similar studies have performed: Some countries and pilot programs have shown that on-farm antimicrobial surveillance improves stewardship, and this project expands an existing U.S. program that already covers most broiler and much turkey production.
Where this research is happening
FALCON HEIGHTS, UNITED STATES
- MINDWALK CONSULTING GROUP, LLC — FALCON HEIGHTS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SINGER, RANDALL S — MINDWALK CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
- Study coordinator: SINGER, RANDALL S
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.