((a)) ** In general** The Secretary shall provide research and education grants, on a competitive basis—

((1)) to study the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including—

((A)) movement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into groundwater and surface water; and

((B)) the effect on antibiotic resistance from various drug use regimens; and

((2)) to study and ensure the judicious use of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine, including—

((A)) methods and practices of animal husbandry;

((B)) safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics;

((C)) the development of better veterinary diagnostics to improve decisionmaking; and

((D)) the identification of conditions or factors that affect antibiotic use on farms.

((b)) ** Administration** Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.section 3157 of this title

((c)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.