Vet-LIRN effort to detect contamination and outbreaks in animal feed 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-11376753 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Florida program aims to quickly find and report microbial, chemical, and drug contaminants in animal feed to protect animal and public health.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $34,806 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006160-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11376753 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant is not a patient-facing trial; it targets animal health and food-supply safety systems in Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is unlikely, as the focus is on animals, feed safety, and outbreak response systems.
What this research studies
This NIH-funded program strengthens Florida’s ability to detect and respond to contamination events affecting animals and people. It supports rapid testing, reporting, and coordination to catch outbreaks early. The work includes monitoring antimicrobial resistance in animal isolates and tracking potential sources tied to Florida’s unique tourism and trade environment. Case investigations begin with consumer complaints or findings from diagnostic evaluations, ensuring real-world relevance and timely actions. The project emphasizes preparedness and rapid diagnostic capability to prevent wider spread of disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to faster detection and containment of outbreaks that threaten animal and public health in Florida and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: The approach aligns with ongoing surveillance efforts that have shown value in early outbreak detection and antimicrobial resistance monitoring.
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.