The AFRI Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program promotes innovative work in cellular, molecular, genomic and whole-animal aspects of nutrition, growth and lactation. Program priorities focus on: nutrient utilization and efficiency, including influence and impact of the gastrointestinal microbiome, especially mitigation of enteric methane and other greenhouse gases; innovative approaches to feed formulation or use of novel alternative feedstuffs, especially those that may contribute to reducing emission of methane and other greenhouse gases; improving the quality and efficiency of producing meat, milk, eggs, fish, and animal fiber; and metabolic disorders and nutritional deficiencies affecting production.
FY2022 Awardees:
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
- American Meat Science Association;
- Auburn University (2 awards)
- Cornell University
- Michigan State University
- North Carolina State University
- Oklahoma State University(2 awards)
- Purdue University (3 awards)
- Texas Tech University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- University of Alabama-Birmingham
- University of Arkansas; University of California-Davis
- University of Connecticut (2 awards)
- University of Florida
- University of Maryland (3 awards)
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- University of Wisconsin