Improving animal feed safety standards in Nebraska
Official title: NEBRASKA'S MAINTENANCE OF THE ANIMAL FEED REGULATORY PROGRAM STANDARDS WITH PREVENTIVE CONTROL REGULATORY ACTIVITIES AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Funded at Nebraska St Department of Agriculture · NIH-10888912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal feed safer in Nebraska by helping manufacturers and distributors understand and follow the rules, so they can produce better quality feed for our animals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nebraska St Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $229,888 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007192-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include animal food manufacturers and distributors operating in Nebraska.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the animal food industry or do not reside in Nebraska may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the safety standards for animal feed in Nebraska by implementing preventive controls and capacity building initiatives. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will conduct outreach and education to help animal food manufacturers and distributors understand and comply with federal regulations. By assessing the readiness of these businesses through surveys, the program aims to improve their practices and ensure safer animal feed production. The initiative includes hiring dedicated staff to support education efforts and track improvements in compliance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, ultimately benefiting animal health and 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 improving animal feed safety standards.
Where this research is happening
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Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hubenka, Charles — Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Hubenka, Charles
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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.