Improving animal food safety standards and practices
Official title: Maintenance of Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards and Implementation of Preventive Controls Regulatory Activities and Capacity
Funded at Wa State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10888908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal feed safer by teaching manufacturers better practices, so pets and livestock can stay healthy and happy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wa State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Olympia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $459,044 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007203-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888908 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include animal food manufacturers and producers looking to comply with safety regulations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the animal food industry or do not have a stake in animal feed safety may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the regulatory standards for animal feed safety through the implementation of preventive controls. The Washington State Department of Agriculture aims to maintain and improve its Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards while expanding its capacity to support compliance with safety regulations. The project includes training and outreach efforts to help the industry understand and implement safe manufacturing practices for animal food. By developing a more integrated food safety system, the initiative seeks to ensure better safety protocols for animal feed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal food production, benefiting both animal health and public safety.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving compliance and safety standards, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Wa State Department of Agriculture
Olympia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ferguson, Ashlee-Rose — Wa State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Ferguson, Ashlee-Rose
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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.