Protecting Public Health from Animal-Related Contamination in Florida
Official title: Vet-LIRN Cooperative Agreement for Investigating Microbial, Chemical/Drug Contamination Events and Animal Feed-related Outbreaks
Funded at Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs · NIH-11092834 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project helps Florida quickly find and stop dangerous germs and chemicals in animal products to keep people and animals healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $34,890 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006160-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092834 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This project does not directly involve patient participation but aims to protect the health of all residents and visitors in Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking direct medical treatment or clinical trial participation for specific conditions will not receive direct benefit from this public health surveillance program.
What this research studies
This effort strengthens Florida's ability to respond to outbreaks caused by germs or chemicals in animal feed and products. Because of Florida's unique location and tourism, it's important to quickly identify and report potential hazards that could affect both animals and people. The project also keeps an eye on how germs are becoming resistant to medicines, which helps in early diagnosis and prevention of widespread health issues. This work is crucial for safeguarding public health by catching contamination events early.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will help prevent foodborne illnesses and other health problems in people by quickly identifying and addressing contamination events originating from animals or animal feed.
How similar studies have gone: Cooperative agreements like this one are established programs that have a track record of strengthening public health infrastructure and response capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bommineni, Y. Reddy — Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
- Study coordinator: Bommineni, Y. Reddy
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.