Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness from Pets
CVM Vet-LIRN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Program (U18)
This program helps veterinary laboratories across the country work together to detect and respond to foodborne illnesses that can spread from pets to people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m Agrilife Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088726 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Foodborne illnesses, like those caused by Salmonella or Listeria, can make people very sick, and sometimes pets can be a source of these germs. This program supports a network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories, including one at Texas A&M University, to improve their ability to identify and respond to disease outbreaks. By building stronger lab capacity and sharing scientific information, the program aims to better understand how these illnesses spread between animals and humans. This work also helps track antibiotic resistance in germs found in pets, which is important for both animal and human health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program is relevant to anyone concerned about foodborne illnesses, especially those who own pets or have been affected by an outbreak linked to animals.
Not a fit: Patients not at risk for or affected by foodborne illnesses linked to animals would not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to faster detection and better control of foodborne illness outbreaks, protecting both pet owners and the wider community.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon an established network (Vet-LIRN) that has successfully coordinated veterinary diagnostic efforts for years.
Where this research is happening
College Station, UNITED STATES
- Texas A&m Agrilife Research — College Station, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawhon, Sara D. — Texas A&m Agrilife Research
- Study coordinator: Lawhon, Sara D.
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.