Improving animal feed safety standards in Connecticut
CT DoAg Maintenance of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS)
This study is all about making sure that the animal feed in Connecticut is safe and healthy for our pets and farm animals, so the Department of Agriculture will be checking feed manufacturers and testing samples to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut State Department/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912536 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the safety of animal feed in Connecticut by maintaining compliance with the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS). The Connecticut Department of Agriculture will work in cooperation with the FDA to implement inspections of feed manufacturing firms, collect feed samples, and investigate complaints related to animal feed. This initiative focuses on ensuring that animal feed meets safety standards, which is crucial for the health of animals and, indirectly, human health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include farmers, pet owners, and livestock producers in Connecticut who rely on safe animal feed.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own animals or are not involved in animal agriculture may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, improving the health of livestock and pets, and ultimately benefiting consumers.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach may be novel for Connecticut, similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving animal feed safety.
Where this research is happening
Hartford, United States
- Connecticut State Department/agriculture — Hartford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Kate — Connecticut State Department/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Kate
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 below.