The Animal Co-Products Research & Education Center (ACREC) is a joint project with Clemson University and FPRF with the mission to:

  • Ensure microbial safety of rendered products for animal feeds and consumer protection.
  • Promote environmentally sound practices.
  • Develop new market opportunities for the worldwide rendering industry.
  • Provide educational opportunities in animal co-product utilization.

Projects funded through ACREC represent wide diversity in different fields and areas of novel and innovative research.