Improving animal feed safety and regulatory compliance
Official title: IDALS/FDA AFRPS Maintenance with PC Regulatory Activities
Funded at Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship · NIH-10894048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal feeds safer and better by helping producers understand the rules they need to follow, training inspectors, and working together to keep everyone informed, which helps protect our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Des Moines, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $446,967 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007194-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894048 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include farmers and producers involved in the animal feed industry.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in animal agriculture or do not have a stake in animal feed production may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and quality of animal feeds by ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards. It involves developing new policies and procedures, training inspectors, and conducting outreach programs to educate producers about their responsibilities. By strengthening collaborations and conducting self-assessments, the project aims to maintain high standards in animal feed regulation, ultimately protecting public health. The research will also involve reviewing and possibly revising existing laws to align with new regulations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feeds, which in turn can improve public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on regulatory compliance and safety, similar initiatives in animal feed regulation have shown positive outcomes in improving public health standards.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship
Des Moines, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gamble, William — Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship
- Study coordinator: Gamble, William
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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.