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Coordinating Committee

The function of this group is to oversee and coordinate the work of the feed composition and modeling groups, to advise the National Academies on critical national priorities, and to provide a forum to address research support needs.

Committee Members

Phil S. Miller

Phil S. Miller

Chair
University of Nebraska
Swine Nutrition
(402) 472-6421

Luis O. Tedeschi

Luis O. Tedeschi

Modeling Subcommittee Chair
Texas A&M University
Ruminant Nutrition

Ryan N. Dilger

Ryan N. Dilger

Feed Composition Subcommittee Chair
University of Illinois
Swine & Poultry Nutrition

Merlin Lindemann

Merlin Lindemann

Past Chair
University of Kentucky
Swine Nutrition

Gary Cromwell

Gary Cromwell

University of Kentucky
Swine Nutrition
(859) 321-7534

Joel S. Caton

Joel S. Caton

North Dakota State University
Ruminant Nutrition
(701) 231-7653

Heidi A. Rossow

Heidi A. Rossow

University of California, Davis
Dairy Nutrition Management
(559) 688-1731

Nancy A. Irlbeck

Nancy A. Irlbeck

Washington State University
Comparative Nutritionist, Small Ruminants
(970) 222-5820

Donald C. Beitz

Donald C. Beitz

Iowa State University
Nutritional Biochemistry
(515) 294-5626

Delbert M. Gatlin III

Delbert M. Gatlin III

Texas A&M University
Aquatic Animal Nutrition
(979) 847-9333

Carey A. Williams

Carey A. Williams

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Equine Nutrition

Brian C. Small

Brian C. Small

University of Idaho
Fish Nutrition/Physiology
(208) 837-9096

Arthur L. Goetsch

Arthur L. Goetsch

Langston University
Goat/Sheep Nutrition

Objectives

Recommend initial makeup of the Modeling and Feed Composition Committees to the Administrative Advisors based on expertise, geographical region, experience, and gender.

  • Oversee the work of and give guidance to the Modeling and Feed Composition Committees.
  • Collaborate with the National Academies' Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources - National Research Council.
  • Identify the current state of coordination and networking within the science(s) of animal nutrition and among its experts using broad methodologic foundations, which are quickly becoming a prerequisite for researchers and practitioners working in animal science and related fields
  • Explore temporal, geospatial, topical, and network analysis and visualization of animal nutrition at the micro- (individual), meso- (local), and macro- (global) levels.
  • Define high priority animal nutrition issues.
  • Address gaps among existing collaborations to facilitate solutions to high priority issues.

Accomplishments

  • The Modeling and Feed Composition Committees have been established and work is ongoing.
  • Excellent collaboration exists between members of the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) and the National Research Council (NRC).
  • Assisted the NRC by suggesting names for a subcommittee to revise nutrient requirement NRC documents for beef, dairy, and poultry species.
  • Conducted a symposium on Animal Nutrition Research Priorities for a Healthy Society.
  • Created a website to identify the work of the NANP.
  • Meet regularly by conference calls and face-to-face meetings.