Primary Investigator:
Dr. Bhushan Jayarao
Contributing Investigators:
David Wolfgang, Ernest Hovingh, Robert Van Saun, John Comerford, Paul Patterson, Kenneth Kephart, Robert Weaver, Mike Hulet
Project Description:
Survey
and analyze current antibiotic usage in livestock operations and
propose strategies for prudent use of antibiotics based on the findings
of the study.
Objectives:
Develop and
beta-test survey instruments
(questionnaires) for collecting information on antibiotic use (type,
quantity of antibiotic and why it is used) on
livestock operations. Survey livestock operations including dairy,
beef, sheep,
goats, layers, broilers, turkey, veal and swine for antibiotic usage.
Conduct descriptive and analytical data analyses to: a) estimate the
type and quantity of antibiotics used, and b) identify "critical"
factors that are associated with the use
of antibiotics. Propose "practical" strategies for prudent use of
antibiotics in livestock operations based on the findings
of the study.
