Improving animal feed safety and regulatory standards in Florida
Official title: FDACS-Maintenance AFRPS w/Optional Coordinated PC Regulatory Activities
Funded at Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs · NIH-10890637 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the animal feed in Florida is safe and meets high standards, which will help farmers and anyone involved in raising animals feel more confident about the food their animals are getting.
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) | $292,682 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007191-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890637 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit would include farmers, livestock producers, and stakeholders in the animal agriculture industry in Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in animal agriculture or those outside of Florida may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the infrastructure and effectiveness of Florida's animal feed safety monitoring and enforcement programs. It involves the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services working with the FDA to develop and maintain regulatory standards for animal feed. The approach includes capacity building and optional preventive control activities to ensure compliance and safety in animal feed production. Patients, particularly those involved in animal agriculture, may benefit indirectly from improved feed safety standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, which may improve animal health and, consequently, food safety for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach may be novel, similar initiatives in other states have shown success in enhancing feed safety and regulatory compliance.
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
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.