Partners

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) works closely with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to provide research support for their activities. Resources are devoted to establishing direct linkages with NANP committees (Coordinating, Feed Composition, Nutrition Modeling, Feed Management) to the National Research Council (NRC). The NANP also identifies networking opportunities within the animal nutrition community, define animal nutrition priorities, and identify gaps in knowledge of animal nutrition.

The NANP has pursued objectives that are not directly supportive of Nutrient Requirement publications. All NANP committees collaborate with NRC expert committee representatives with the goal of improving the timeless, utility, and continuity of information provided to the animal agriculture industries, the academic community, and others that are dependent on the establishment of nutrient requirement standards. The primary point of contact between the NANP and NASEM is Robin Schoen, who is the Director of the Board on Agriculture and National Resources.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

The National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) partners with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to integrate animal nutrition science with on‑the‑ground conservation practices. Through this collaboration, NANP’s data, modeling, and nutrient information resources support NRCS efforts to develop and implement science‑based strategies that enhance soil health, water quality, nutrient management, and sustainable agricultural productivity.

NANP and NRCS work together to identify opportunities where improved understanding of animal nutrient dynamics can inform conservation planning and voluntary producer engagement. Resources are devoted to establishing linkages between NANP committees (Coordinating, Feed Composition, Nutrition Modeling, Feed Management) and NRCS conservation priorities to ensure that animal nutrition considerations are integrated into conservation solutions that benefit agricultural producers, natural resources, and resilient landscapes.