Investigating animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance.
Official title: FDA Vet-LIRN Cooperative Agreement with Ohio ADDL to support projects and work associated with One Health, animal food issues, antimicrobial resistance, and surge capacity testing.
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-11075615 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal food safer and reducing the risk of germs that don't respond to medicine, which can help keep both animals and people healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reynoldsburg, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $95,000 |
| NIH project number | 2U18FD006712-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075615 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and the impact of antimicrobial resistance on health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food production or do not consume animal products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of animal food and addressing antimicrobial resistance through various projects led by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. It involves developing and validating new testing methods, monitoring animal food issues, and supporting antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. The research also aims to contribute to One Health efforts, which consider the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety and reduced antimicrobial resistance in the food supply.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal food products and a reduction in antimicrobial resistance, benefiting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in improving food safety and managing antimicrobial resistance, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prarat, Melanie — Ohio State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Prarat, Melanie
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.