Research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In general
The Secretary shall provide research and education grants, on a competitive basis—
to study the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including—
movement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into groundwater and surface water; and
the effect on antibiotic resistance from various drug use regimens; and
to study and ensure the judicious use of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine, including—
methods and practices of animal husbandry;
safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics;
the development of better veterinary diagnostics to improve decisionmaking; and
the identification of conditions or factors that affect antibiotic use on farms.