Microbiome in Raptors: A New Tool for Conservation
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$129,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Raptor Center
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview
We will evaluate the impact of microbial interventions during captivity on the raptor gut microbiome, both in terms of treatment efficacy during rehabilitation and subsequent environmental dissemination.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2022 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m
Appropriation Language
$129,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to improve wildlife care and environmental stewardship by evaluating the impact of antibiotics administered during captivity on raptor gut microbiome, rehabilitation success, and the potential spread of antimicrobial resistance in the natural environment.
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$129,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Julia
Last Name
Ponder
Organization Name
U of MN, Raptor Center
Street Address
1920 Fitch Ave
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-4745
Email
https://www.raptor.umn.edu/
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