Source: Sunflower State Radio
Kansas State University has been selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine as one of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers to receive funding for advancing regulatory science and Veterinary innovations. K-State’s focus is on developing reliable models to evaluate the effectiveness of pain relief (analgesics) in food animals, including pigs, goats, and cattle, to support new drug approvals.
Leading the project are Professor Mike Apley, Assistant Professor Eduarda Bortoluzzi, and Interim Vice President of Research Hans Coetzee, along with co-investigators from the College of Veterinary Medicine. The grant funds a five-year cooperative agreement for nine studies at K-State and two at North Carolina State University. This initiative was selected through a competitive process addressing critical animal, human, and environmental health needs. Funding may be renewed for up to four years based on progress and available resources, furthering efforts to improve animal welfare and Veterinary medicine.