Mitigation of salmonella in beef-holistic tactics to advance the microbiological safety and quality of the red meat continuum -- identify pre-harvest factors contributing to beef feedlot salmonella…

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $100,000 cooperative agreement to Texas Tech University on July 7, 2026, under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001) to identify pre-harvest factors contributing to beef feedlot Salmonella persistence as part of a holistic effort to advance the microbiological safety and quality of the red meat continuum. The award funds research conducted in Lubbock, Texas, with a period of performance ending September 30, 2026. The work involves research and development correlated with the Agricultural Research Service's in-house research programs, subject to peer review evaluation of applicant qualifications and research priority.

Mitigation of salmonella in beef-holistic tactics to advance the microbiological safety and quality of the red meat continuum -- identify pre-harvest factors contributing to beef feedlot salmonella persistence.