Improving safety standards for animal feed in California
Official title: California Department of Food and Agriculture AFRPS Maintenance and PC Option
Funded at California State Dept/food/agriculture · NIH-10912538 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the animal feed in California is safe and healthy for livestock, so farmers can feel confident that their animals are getting the best nutrition without any harmful stuff in it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Dept/food/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sacramento, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $525,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007201-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912538 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include livestock producers and farmers in California who rely on safe and regulated animal feed.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not own livestock or are not involved in the agricultural sector may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the safety and regulatory standards for animal feed in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) aims to prevent contaminated feed from reaching livestock by enforcing state laws and regulations. The initiative includes strengthening inspection programs, providing education and training for the industry, and ensuring compliance with preventive controls for animal food. By actively participating in the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards, the CDFA seeks to maintain high safety standards and improve the overall quality of animal feed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, ultimately benefiting livestock health and food safety for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regulatory and safety enhancement programs in other states have shown success in improving food safety and animal health.
Where this research is happening
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California State Dept/food/agriculture
Sacramento, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Rachelle — California State Dept/food/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Rachelle
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.