Improving animal feed safety regulations in West Virginia
Official title: WVDA AFRPS 2020
Funded at West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10888904 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal feed safer in West Virginia to help keep everyone healthy, and it’s for farmers and anyone who cares about the safety of the food we eat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007198-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888904 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals involved in animal agriculture, such as farmers and livestock producers in West Virginia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not engage in animal agriculture or are not involved in the animal feed supply chain may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the safety and regulation of animal feed in West Virginia to protect public health. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will implement the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) through audits, staff training, and community outreach. By developing innovative and replicable approaches, the program aims to ensure consistent enforcement of feed safety regulations. The initiative also emphasizes collaboration with state and federal agencies to strengthen regulatory practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, ultimately protecting public health and food safety.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on local regulatory improvements, similar initiatives in other states have shown success in enhancing food safety standards.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linton, Chadwick S — West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Linton, Chadwick S
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.