Veterinary Lab Network to Detect and Respond to Animal Food Contamination
Official title: FDA Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network Cooperative Agreement Program-WA
Funded at Washington State University · NIH-11360816 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a network of veterinary diagnostic labs to improve national capacity to detect and respond to contaminated animal food or feed, helping protect pets and livestock and the people who rely on safe animal and human foods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2012 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $68,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006180-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360816 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to individual patients; benefits apply to animal health and food safety systems and communities that rely on safe animal-derived food and products.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient enrollment; humans may benefit indirectly through improved food safety and animal health responses.
What this research studies
The program enhances collaboration among university, state, and federal veterinary labs to quickly identify and respond to catastrophic contamination events in animal food and feed. It provides equipment, supplies, and staff training in standardized testing methods, and participates in proficiency testing and method improvements. Washington State University’s lab will serve as a regional hub, expanding its already extensive testing capabilities to support the national response. The effort includes analyzing surveillance and outbreak samples to strengthen the animal health and food safety system from farm to table.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to faster detection and containment of animal food contamination, improving animal welfare and public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Vet-LIRN activities have built national laboratory capacity and demonstrated the value of coordinated diagnostic networks.
Where this research is happening
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Washington State University
Pullman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snekvik, Kevin Roy — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Snekvik, Kevin Roy
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.