Vet-LIRN Cooperative Agreement for Investigating Microbial, Chemical/Drug Contamination Events and Animal Feed-related Outbreaks

Vet-LIRN Cooperative Agreement for Investigating Microbial, Chemical/Drug
Contamination Events and Animal Feed-related Outbreaks:
This project aims to strengthen Florida's preparedness to respond to microbial, animal feed-related
outbreaks, monitoring antimicrobial resistance, and reinforcing its ability to safeguard animal and
public health by rapid, accurate detection and reporting of disease agents for early diagnosis and
prevention. Due to its unique geographic location, tourism trade, and increased importation of
exotic animal species, Florida presents a potential hazard to the nation as point source for emerging
microbial and chemical/drug-related contamination events which have been introduced naturally
or intentionally. Case investigations are made upon consumer complaints and/or evidence found
during diagnostic case evaluations. The proposed project also focuses on monitoring antimicrobial
resistance monitoring of animal isolates.

Grant Number: 5U18FD006160-09
NIH Institute/Center: FDA
Principal Investigator: Y. Reddy Bommineni