Improving animal food safety standards and practices
Maintenance of Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards and Implementation of Preventive Controls Regulatory Activities and Capacity
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · NIH-10888908
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OLYMPIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10888908 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include animal food manufacturers and producers looking to comply with safety regulations.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving compliance and safety standards, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
OLYMPIA, UNITED STATES
- 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
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.