Enhancing Florida's animal food testing laboratory capabilities
Official title: FDACS - PAR-20-105 - Laboratory Flexible Funding Model
Funded at Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs · NIH-10878773 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure the food we give our pets is safe by improving the testing methods used in Florida's Animal Food lab, which helps keep both our furry friends and our families healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $136,282 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007123-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878773 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals concerned about food safety, particularly those who consume animal products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume animal products or are not concerned about food safety may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the capacity and capabilities of Florida's Animal Food testing laboratory to support food safety. It involves various analytical tracks focusing on food defense, animal food product testing, and method development. The project will enhance sample collection and integrate new methodologies to ensure the safety of animal food products. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety measures that protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal food products, ultimately benefiting consumers and public health.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on enhancing laboratory capabilities, similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in improving public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hayslip, George — Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
- Study coordinator: Hayslip, George
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.