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CDC Seeking Antimicrobial Resistance Project Proposals

CDC released a new Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) funding opportunity for applied research to address emerging public health priorities. Funded research projects may include identifying and evaluating strategies and advancing innovation to combat antimicrobial resistance (AR). Domestic and international applicants should apply by February 3, 2023 at 3 p.m. EST.

Visit the announcement page at SAM.gov to learn more.

CDC works on AR-related topics across the One Health spectrum, including:

  • Animals
  • Environment (e.g., water and soil)
  • Health equity
  • Healthcare-associated infections, including in hospitals
  • Improving antibiotic and antifungal drug use
  • Improving detection or data collection of AR-related infections
  • Preventing spread of AR pathogens
  • Sepsis

 

Funding for this opportunity will be determined through a competitive selection process based on funds available.

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The Future of Waste Management in Pork Production | Agri Incinerators with Graham

Video: The Future of Waste Management in Pork Production | Agri Incinerators with Graham
 

At World Pork Expo, Graham from Agri Incinerators shares insights on the future of on-farm waste management. In this conversation, we explore:

-The biggest challenges producers face in managing mortality and waste.
-Why incineration offers biosecurity and environmental advantages over composting and rendering.
-How Agri Incinerators’ technology reduces labor and operational costs.
-What the future of on-farm waste management looks like, and how innovation is reshaping sustainability in pork production. Transcript