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Participants

Neal Merchen (IL, Administrative Advisor), Mike Azain (GA), John Patience (IA),
Brian Kerr (IA, USDA-ARS), Hans Stein (IL), Jim Pettigrew (IL), Layi Adeola (IN), Jim Nelssen (KS), Gretchen Hill (MI), Sam Baidoo (MN), Marcia Shannon (MO), Sung Woo Kim (NC), Phil Miller (NE), Don Mahan (OH), Tom Crenshaw (WI), Steve Smith (USDA-NIFA, Washington, D.C. 20024)

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments since last approval:<br /> <br /> A. Completed and initiated the following studies:<br /> <br /> 1. Completed: Influence of dietary P concentration on P digestibility<br /> 2. Completed: Efficacy of inorganic and organic Se fed to grower-finisher pigs in various regions of the U.S. on resulting tissue concentrations and serum GSH-Px activity<br /> 3. Completed: Assessment of distillers dried grains and solubles (DDGS) from ethanol production on performance and carcass quality of growing-finishing swine.<br /> 4. Completed: Effect of dietary acids on growth performance of weanling pigs.<br /> 5. Initiated: DDGS withdrawal and belly firmness and iodine value of carcasses of growing-finishing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell)<br /> 6. Initiated: Effect of dietary P concentration on Ca digestibility (Coordinated by Dr. Stein)<br /> 7. Initiated: Mycotoxin ( Vomitoxin) problem with swine (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 8. Initiated: Impact of piglet birth weights on subsequent growth performance <br /> (Coordinated by Dr. Shannon)<br /> 9. Initiated: Phase feeding of gestating gilts and sows on reproductive performance <br /> (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> <br /> B. Met jointly with the Southern Regional Sow Nutrition Committee (S-1044) in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 to discuss research topics of common interest.<br /> <br /> C. A representative from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been invited every year since 2006 to propose and discuss research priorities in the feed industry. This led to exchange of ideas between the industry representative and the committee members.<br /> <br /> D. One manuscript (Validation of trace mineral premix for pigs) based on research conducted at multiple research stations following a common protocol has been accepted for publication after minor revisions. Four manuscripts (Influence of dietary P concentration on P digestibility/ Inorganic Se in grow-finish diets/ DDGS in grow finish diets/Acidification of nursery diets) based on research conducted at multiple research stations following common protocols are being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science.<br /> <br /> E. A committee has been established to revise the NRC-Swine Nutrient Requirement. Seven members of the 10-member committee are members of the NCCC-42 and S-1044 committees. Various organizations (USDA-NRC, National Pork Board, American Feed Industry Association, Institute for Feed Education and Research, United Soybean Board, Canadian Feed Industry Association, Canadian Pork Council, IL Corn Board, MN Corn Board, NE Corn Board) have provided financial support for the revision. <br />

Publications

The addition of ground wheat straw as a fiber source in the gestation diet of sows and the effect on sow and litter performance for three successive parities. J. Anim. Sci. 2009. 87:1003-1012. T.L. Veum, J.D. Crenshaw, T.D. Crenshaw, G.L. Cromwell, R.A. Easter, R.C. Ewan, J.L. Nelssen, R.R. Miller, J.E. Pettigrew, M.R. Ellersieck NCCC-042 Committee on Swine Nutrition.<br /> <br /> Joint research projects developed with common research protocols and conducted at the multiple research stations has resulted in manuscripts being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science: <br /> <br /> 1. Influence of dietary P concentration on digestibility (Coordinated by Dr. Stein)<br /> 2. Efficacy of inorganic and organic Se fed to grower-finisher pigs in various regions of the U.S. on resulting tissue concentrations and serum GSH-Px activity (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 3. Validation of the NCR-42 vitamin-trace mineral mix (Coordinated by Dr. Crenshaw)<br /> 4. Assessment of distillers dried grains and solubles (DDGS) from ethanol production on performance and carcass quality of growing-finishing swine (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell).<br /> 5. Effect of Dietary Acids on Growth Performance of Weanling Pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Pettigrew)<br />

Impact Statements

1. Coordinated research studies among participating stations using common protocols.
2. Met in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 to exchange information and ideas. Met jointly with S-1044 committee.
3. Published research articles based on joint research to the Journal of Animal Science.
4. Invited the National Program Leader  Animal Production Systems  USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in 2010 to provide an update and discuss the current research, education and extension priorities.
5. Invited AFIA representative who presented issues in swine nutrition and outlined the mission and potential projects of Institute of Feed Education and Research (iFEEDER).
6. Majority of the 10-member NAS-NRC Swine Nutrient Committee are members of NCCC-042 committee.
7. Members are active in American Society of Animal Science Editorial Board (Division, Section Editors and Board Members) and in regional and national meetings as speakers and coordinators.

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NCCC42 subcommittee meeting - no report required as approved by NCRA.

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Participants

Neal Merchen (IL, Administrative Advisor), Mike Azain (GA), John Patience (IA),
Brian Kerr (IA, USDA-ARS), Hans Stein (IL), Jim Pettigrew (IL), Layi Adeola (IN),
Jim Nelssen (KS), Gretchen Hill (MI), Sam Baidoo (MN), Marcia Shannon (MO), Sung Woo Kim (NC), Phil Miller (NE), Don Mahan (OH), Tom Crenshaw (WI), Steve Smith (USDA-NIFA, Washington, D.C. 20024), Gary Cromwell (Kentucky).

Guest: Dr. Victoria Siegel (Purdue).

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Accomplishments

A. Completed and initiated the following studies:<br /> <br /> 1. Completed: Mycotoxin (Vomitoxin) problem with swine (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 2. Completed: Effect of dietary P concentration on Ca digestibility (Coordinated by Dr. Stein)<br /> 3. Completed: DDGS withdrawal and belly firmness and iodine value of carcasses of growing-finishing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell)<br /> 4. Terminated: Impact of piglet birth weights on subsequent growth performance <br /> (Coordinated by Dr. Shannon)<br /> 5. Initiated: Dietary fat sources and levels for weanling pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 6. Initiated: Evaluation of digestibility methods (Coordinated by Drs. Kerr and Crenshaw)<br /> 7. Initiated: Effect of phasing of distillers dried grains with soluble on growout performance and carcass quality (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell)<br /> <br /> B. Met jointly with the Southern Regional Sow Nutrition Committee (S-1044) starting in to discuss research topics of common interest.<br /> <br /> C. A representative from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been invited every year since 2006 to propose and discuss research priorities in the feed industry. This led to exchange of ideas between the industry representative and the committee members.<br /> <br /> D. One manuscript on calcium digestibility based on research conducted at multiple research stations following a common protocol has been accepted for publication after minor revisions. Another manuscript on the use of corn distillers dried grains with solubles based on research conducted at multiple research stations following a common protocol has been accepted for publication after minor revisions.<br /> <br /> E. A committee has been established to revise the NRC-Swine Nutrient Requirement. Seven members of the 10-member committee are members of the NCCC-42 and S-1044 committees. Various organizations (USDA-NRC, National Pork Board, American Feed Industry Association, Institute for Feed Education and Research, United Soybean Board, Canadian Feed Industry Association, Canadian Pork Council, IL Corn Board, MN Corn Board, NE Corn Board) have provided financial support for the revision. The committee is well advanced in their deliberations on the new requirements, and the final document is expected to be released in 2012.<br />

Publications

Stein, H. H., O. Adeola, G. L. Cromwell, S. W. Kim, D. C. Mahan, and P. S. Miller. 2011. Concentration of dietary calcium supplied by calcium carbonate does not affect the apparent total tract digestibility of calcium, but reduces digestibility of phosphorus by growing pigs. J Anim Sci 2011 : jas.2010-3522v1-20103522.<br /> <br /> Cromwell, G. L., M. J. Azain, S. K. Baidoo, S. D. Carter, T. D. Crenshaw, S.W. Kim. D. C. Mahan, P. S Miller, and M. C. Shannon. 2011. Corn distillers dried grains with solubles in diets for growing finishing pigs - A cooperative study. J. Anim. Sci. 89:(in press).<br /> <br /> Joint research projects developed with common research protocols and conducted at the multiple research stations has resulted in manuscripts being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science: <br /> <br /> 1. Validation of the NCR-42 vitamin-trace mineral mix (Coordinated by Dr. Crenshaw)<br /> <br /> 2. Assessment of distillers dried grains and solubles (DDGS) from ethanol production on performance and carcass quality of growing-finishing swine (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell).<br /> <br /> 3. Effect of dietary acids on growth performance of weanling pigs. (Coordinated by Dr. Pettigrew)<br />

Impact Statements

1. Coordinated research studies among participating stations using common protocols.
2. Provided essential opportunity for communication and co-ordination among swine nutritionists at Land Grant Universities, leading not only to joint NCCC-042 projects, but other collaborations as well.
3. Met annually since 2006 to exchange information and ideas. Met jointly with S-1044 committee during this same period.
4. Published research articles based on joint research in the Journal of Animal Science and submitted information the key extension and industry publications such as the National Hog Farmer to ensure dissemination of research results to a broad audience.
5. Invited the National Program Leader  Animal Production Systems  USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in 2010 to provide an update and discuss the current research, education and extension priorities.
6. Invited Dr. Victoria Siegel, Office of the Indiana State Chemist, Purdue University, to discuss the AAFCO Collaborative Sample Check Program and methods of enhancing the quality of laboratory assays.
7. Majority of the 10-member NAS-NRC Swine Nutrient Committee are members of NCCC-042 committee.
8. Members are active in American Society of Animal Science Editorial Board (Division, Section Editors and Board Members) and in regional and national meetings as speakers and coordinators.

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Brief Summary of Minutes

This was a sub-committee meeting of NCCC42, not an annual meeting. No report required as approved by the NCRA office.

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Participants

Neal Merchen (IL, Administrative Advisor), Mike Azain (GA), John Patience (IA),
Brian Kerr (IA, USDA-ARS), Hans Stein (IL), Jim Pettigrew (IL), Layi Adeola (IN),
Jim Nelssen (KS), Gretchen Hill (MI), Sam Baidoo (MN), Marcia Shannon (MO), Sung Woo Kim (NC), Phil Miller (NE), Don Mahan (OH), Tom Crenshaw (WI), Gary Cromwell (Kentucky), Scott Carter (Oklahoma).

Guest: Dr. Craig Wyatt (AFIA), Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra (University of Alberta), Dr. Martin Nyachoti (University of Manitoba)

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MINUTES
NCCC-042 and S-1044 Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
January 4th and 5th, 2012

Wednesday, January 4th

JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 am with Sam Baidoo serving as Chair.

NCCC-042 Attendees: Dr. Sam Baidoo (Minnesota  Chair), Dr. John Patience (Iowa State  Vice Chair), Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri  Secretary), Dr. Layi Adeola (Purdue), Dr. Mike Azain (Georgia), Dr. Gary Cromwell (Kentucky), Gretchen Hill (Michigan State), Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State), Dr. Don Mahan (Ohio State), Dr. Jim Nelssen (Kansas State), Dr. Jim Pettigrew (Illinois), Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois), Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State), Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA - ARS-NLAE, Ames)

NCCC-042 Attendees (absent): Dr. Tom Crenshaw (Wisconsin), Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska)

S-1044 Attendees: Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech  Chair), Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board -Vice Chair), Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida  Secretary), Dr. Lee Chiba (Auburn), Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky), Dr. Charles Maxwell (Arkansas), Dr. Eric van Heutgen (North Carolina State).

S-1044 Attendees (absent): Dr. Gustavo de Lima (Brazil), Dr. Robert Dove (Georgia), Dr. Scott Radcliffe (Purdue), Dr. Miguel Cervantes-Ramirez (Mexico), Dr. Jose Cuaron (Mexico)

Administrative Advisor: Dr. Nancy Cox (Kentucky)

Administrative Advisor (absent): Dr. Neal Merchen (Illinois)

Guests: Dr. Craig Wyatt (AFIA), Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra (University of Alberta), Dr. Martin Nyachoti (University of Manitoba)

The agenda was presented by Sam Baidoo (Attachment #1). All attendees introduced themselves.

The joint meeting received comments from the Administrative Advisors: Dr. Nancy Cox, University of Kentucky and written comments from Dr. Neal Merchen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cox commented on the success of both committees and challenged the committees to think creatively due to shrinking ranks. She noted that these two committees represent the majority of the academic brain trust for swine nutrition in the United States. She also commented on the success of funding received from the National Research Support Project (NSRP-9) for the National Animal Nutrition Program. Lastly, she reminded the S-1044 committee that development of a new project needs to begin. Due to Dr. Merchen being unable to attend the meeting he provided written comments which were distributed by Dr. Sam Baidoo. The written comments included his apologies for not being able to attend, a statement to the NCCC-042 committee that their project is undergoing mid-term review and the steps involved in that process and that he expects the review to result in a strong recommendation that the project continues due to the excellent work of the committee members, he also commented on the ESCOP Multi-State Research Award Nomination (see additional information below), and a reminder concerning completion of the SAES-422 report and posting of the minutes to NIMSS.

The NCCC-042 nomination for the ESCOP Multi-State Research Award was disqualified due to page length. Everyone thanked Dr. Mahan for his efforts related to the nomination packet. A committee (Cromwell, Patience, and Adeola) have agreed to rework the nomination packet for next year.

Dr. Craig Wyatt from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) gave a presentation on swine nutrition research priorities as identified by the AFIA and also the large swine integrators. Some areas he noted as priorities were the IFeeder, sustainability (carbon foot print), and alternative ingredients to corn and soybean meal for all phases of swine feeding.

The committee was joined by Dr. Charlotte Kirk Baer and Dr. Steve Smith from National Institute on Food and Agriculture (NIFA) via a conference phone. Dr. Baer provided a handout of her presentation titled Why Science Matters to Agriculture. She discussed new initiatives between NIFA and NSF and NIH and the need for fellowships to address the short-fall in new PhDs being educated. Both Drs. Kirk Baer and Smith commented on the need for further development of partnerships between industry groups and academia. Dr. Kirk Baer also provided an overview of the administration, organizational structure, and funding opportunities of NIFA/AFRI.

Drs. Cromwell and Cox provided several handouts and an update on the National Animal Nutrition Program that was recently funded by the National Research Support Project-9. Dr. Cox provided background on the establishment of the funds and how they are to be used. Guidelines for expressing interest in membership were passed out. Committee members were strongly encouraged to apply (CV and letter of recommendation) for one of three committees (Coordinating Animal Nutrition, Feed Composition, and Modeling and Support Technologies).

Station Reports
Reports from the following universities were circulated prior to the meeting: Auburn, Arkansas, USDA-ARS-NLAE, Georgia, Illinois, Purdue, Kansas State, Kentucky, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, Florida, and Wisconsin.

A break was called until 10:10 am, after which the NCCC-042 and S-1044 committees met separately.

NCCC-042 COMMITTEE MEETING

Chair Sam Baidoo called the meeting to order. NCCC-042 sub-committee reports were given.

Nutrient Metabolism Subcommittee (Chair, Tom Crenshaw)
Members: Tom Crenshaw (WI), Mike Azain (GA), Hans Stein (IL) Layi Adeola (IN), Brian Kerr (IA, USDA-ARS).

Stein passed on reprints of the manuscript Concentration of dietary calcium supplied by calcium carbonate does not affect the apparent total tract digestibility of calcium, but does decrease digestibility of phosphorus by growing pigs authored by Stein, Adeola, Cromwell, Kim, Mahan and Miller (J. Anim. Sci. 2011. 89:2139-2144.)

Nursery  Growing-Finishing Subcommittee (Chair, Layi Adeola)
Members: Don Mahan (OH), Gary Cromwell (KY), Layi Adeola (Purdue), Gretchen Hill (MI), Marcia Shannon (MO), Jim Pettigrew (IL), John Patience (IA).

Adeola reported on the Dietary Fat Sources and Levels for Weanling Pigs project. Nine stations completed the project (AK, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH and GA). It appears fat level affected feed efficiency, but not growth performance. Fat source (tallow or soy oil) had no effect on performance. Adeola still needs the number of pigs per pen information. Purdue and Minnesota completed the digestibility study of Phase 2 and Phase 3 diets in the project. Purdue has 4 replications and Minnesota has 6 replications.

Pettigrew reported that the acid manuscript is currently being reviewed by the authors and should be ready for submission for publication very soon. At time of submission, Pettigrew will circulate the manuscript to the 3 companies who supplied product as well as the entire NCCC-042 committee. A brief discussion about how statistical analysis should be completed relative to using station as a random effect or evaluate using station x treatment interactions. The discussion ended with each study to evaluate statistical analysis of station effect on a case by case basis.
Cromwell passed out reprints of the manuscript Corn distillers dried grains with soluble in diets for growing-finishing pigs: A cooperative study authored by Cromwell, Azain, Adeola, Baidoo, Carter, Crenshaw, Kim, Mahan, Miller and Shannon (J. Anim. Sci. 2011. 89:2801-2811.)

Cromwell also presented on the follow-up study looking at An attempt to improve belly firmness and iodine value of carcasses of growing-finishing pigs fed a high level of corn distillers dried grains with soluble. Preliminary data from 10 stations, 2 replications per station, 4 to 8 pigs per pen (580 total head) and 2 pigs killed per pen for carcass and tissue data was distributed. It appears that growth rate is slower with a constant level of DDGS as well as lower dressing percent and less back fat. Mike Azain is performing the fatty acid analysis of tissue and diets. Don Mahan requested that anyone who has not sent liver and loin samples for analysis need to send those to him as soon as possible. The following stations completed the experiment: MI, MO, MN, NE, KY, IL, Purdue, OK, WI and IA. Cromwell will prepared an abstract for 2012 National Animal Science meetings.

Don Mahan reported that there has been no further progress on the selenium project.

Sow Subcommittee (Chair: Sam Baidoo)
Members: Jim Nelssen (KS), Sam Baidoo (MN) and Sung Woo Kim (NC).

Kim gave an update on the progress of the Oxidative stress status of sows under various nutritional and management environments project. Six stations (VT, KY, MN, NC, IL, and OH) and 2 companies (Prestage Farm and Murphy Brown) have completed the project, analysis are complete, but still wanting more stations to participation.

Sam Baidoo called for a recess of the NCCC-042 Committee meeting for lunch at 12:00.

JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING
The joint meeting of the NCCC-042 and S-1044 committees reconvened at 1:00 pm with Dr. Mark Estienne serving as Chair.

Merlin Lindemann announced about the 2012 Digestive Physiology of Pigs Symposium in Keystone, CO.

Update on the Swine NRC
Dr. Brian Kerr presented an update of the new Nutrient Requirements of Swine document. The final document should be released sometime the second quarter of this year and before the National Animal Science meetings in July. Appreciation was extended to the committee for their dedication and hard work on this document since many of the committee members are also members of either NCCC-042 or S-1044.

Dr. Chris Hostetler gave an update on National Pork Board, the history, structure, key operating areas and the 2012 budget. He emphasized that research priorities would be in sow longevity, gilt development and retention, improving piglet survivability, high feed cost mitigation, and pork quality. He also commented that he would be trying to foster collaborations with industry and academia.

Dr. Estienne called for a recess and both committees will reconvene at 2:45 pm.

The joint meeting of the NCCC-042 and S-1044 committees reconvened at 3:00 pm with Dr. Mark Estienne serving as Chair.

Laboratory Analytical Updates
A brief summary from each representative institution of their research facilities (animal and laboratories), user fees, and equipment was discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, January 5th

NCCC-042 COMMITTEE MEETING
The NCCC-042 Committee Meeting was reconvened by Chair Sam Baidoo at 8:00 am.

Jim Nelssen moved to approve the 2011 Minutes, Brian Kerr second the motion and the motion passed.

Layi Adeola nominated Scott Carter for secretary. Jim Nelssen moved that nomination cease. Brian Kerr seconded the motion and the motion passed.

2012/2013 NCCC-042 officers will be:
Chair: John Patience (IA)
Vice Chair: Marcia Shannon (MO)
Secretary: Scott Carter (OK)

New Research Project Ideas
Brian Kerr mentioned an idea to evaluate components (protein, fiber, energy, fat, moisture) of common feedstuffs similar to the protein and amino acid variability of corn and soybean meal work previously conducted by the committee. Then possibly establish prediction equations for energy concentrations of ingredients.

John Patience suggested that the NCCC-042 committee needs to be updated on the technology used by NIR before we try to design a research project. The committee supported this idea for the 2013 agenda. John Patience will try to develop a program with 3 speakers (30 min each) from a NIR company, research using NIR, and someone doing application of NIR (feed mill).

Other ideas mentioned were looking at high crystalline amino acids and lower CP diets in nursery diets, potential research project addressing the gaps in the new NRC, but cannot discuss yet, and interest in designing a research project around the question  how to feed a sick pig?

Subcommittee Structure
Sung Woo Kim moved for the NCCC-042 committee to go from 3 subcommittees (Nursery-Grow/Finish, Sow and Metabolism) to 2 subcommittees (Production and Metabolism), John Patience seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Jim Pettigrew moved for Layi Adeola to be chair of the Production subcommittee and Tom Crenshaw to be chair of the Metabolism subcommittee, John patience seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Metabolism Subcommittee: Sam Baidoo (MN), Sung Woo Kim (NC), John Patience (IA), Tom Crenshaw (WI), Hans Stein (IL), Brain Kerr (USDA-ARS), Phil Miller (NE), Layi Adeola (Purdue)

Production Subcommittee: Marcia Shannon (MO), Layi Adeola (Purdue), Mike Azain (GA), Jim Pettigrew (IL), Scott Carter (OK), John Patience (IA), Gary Cromwell (KY), Don Mahan (OH), Gretchen Hill (MI), Sam Baidoo (MN)

JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING
The joint meeting of the NCCC-042 and S-1044 committees reconvened at 10:00 am with Dr. Sam Baidoo serving as Chair.

Research Updates were given by our guests Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra (University of Alberta) and Dr. Martin Nyachoti (University of Manitoba).

Date of 2013 Meeting
It was agreed that the date of the 2013 meeting would be January 3rd and 4th, with travel on the 2nd at the meeting would be held in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.

General Discussion
NCCC-042 and S-1044 had no new research projects to initiate. Dr. Lindemann (S-1044) indicated that the S-1044 was developing new objectives for the project rewrite. It was reported that the NCCC-042 committee had reduced their sub-committees from three to two and the two remaining committees were Production chaired by Dr. Adeola and Metabolism chaired by Dr. Crenshaw.

Sam Baidoo asked for a motion to invite the Canadian swine nutrition researchers (Zijlstra, Nyachoti and de Lange) to be members of the NCCC-042 committee, Marcia Shannon made the motion to accept and Brian Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Dr. Patience discussed the possibility of having individuals address the use of NIR at next years meeting such as companies who make the equipment, companies using NIR and how the use of NIR may fit in academia.

There was a brief discussion of the Station Reports and various administrative changes that are occurring or have occurred at several of the institutions. Dr. Sung Woo Kim asked for additional stations to contribute to the sow oxidative stress project. Currently 8 stations have contributed but he would prefer additional stations from the S-1044 committee members.

Sam Baidoo will send thank you notes to our invited guests (Hostetler, Wyatt, Zijlstra, and Nyachoti).

Joel Brendemuhl was thanked by both committees for making the hotel arrangements.

Sam Baidoo asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, Layi Adeola made the motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Brian Kerr. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 am.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments since last approval:<br /> <br /> A. Completed and initiated the following studies:<br /> <br /> 1. Completed: Mycotoxin (Vomitoxin) problem with swine (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 2. Completed: Effect of dietary P concentration on Ca digestibility (Coordinated by Dr. Stein)<br /> 3. Completed: DDGS withdrawal and belly firmness and iodine value of carcasses of growing-finishing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell)<br /> 4. Completed: Dietary fat sources and levels for weanling pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan)<br /> 5. Completed: Effect of phasing of distillers dried grains with soluble on grow out performance and carcass quality (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell)<br /> 6. Initiated: Evaluation of digestibility methods (Coordinated by Drs. Kerr and Crenshaw)<br /> 7. Initiated: Oxidative stress status of sows under various nutritional and management environments (Coordinated by Dr. Kim)<br /> <br /> B. Met jointly with the Southern Regional Sow Nutrition Committee (S-1044) starting in to discuss research topics of common interest.<br /> <br /> C. A representative from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been invited every year since 2006 to propose and discuss research priorities in the feed industry. This led to exchange of ideas between the industry representative and the committee members.<br /> <br /> D. One manuscript on calcium digestibility based on research conducted at multiple research stations following a common protocol has been accepted for publication after minor revisions. Another manuscript on the use of corn distillers dried grains with solubles based on research conducted at multiple research stations following a common protocol has been accepted for publication after minor revisions. Manuscript on the effects of acids in nursery pig diets is being prepared for publication by Dr. Pettigrew as well as a manuscript on the selenium is being prepared by Dr. Mahan.<br /> <br /> E. A committee has been established to revise the NRC-Swine Nutrient Requirement. Seven members of the 10-member committee are members of the NCCC-42 and S-1044 committees. Various organizations (USDA-NRC, National Pork Board, American Feed Industry Association, Institute for Feed Education and Research, United Soybean Board, Canadian Feed Industry Association, Canadian Pork Council, IL Corn Board, MN Corn Board, NE Corn Board) have provided financial support for the revision. The committee is well advanced in their deliberations on the new requirements, and the final document is expected to be released in 2012.<br />

Publications

Stein, H. H., O. Adeola, G. L. Cromwell, S. W. Kim, D. C. Mahan, and P. S. Miller. 2011. Concentration of dietary calcium supplied by calcium carbonate does not affect the apparent total tract digestibility of calcium, but reduces digestibility of phosphorus by growing pigs. J Anim Sci 89:2139-2144.<br /> Cromwell, G. L., M. J. Azain, S. K. Baidoo, S. D. Carter, T. D. Crenshaw, S.W. Kim. D. C. Mahan, P. S Miller, and M. C. Shannon. 2011. Corn distillers dried grains with solubles in diets for growing finishing pigs - A cooperative study. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2801-2811.<br /> <br /> Joint research projects developed with common research protocols and conducted at the multiple research stations has resulted in manuscripts being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science: <br /> 1. Validation of the NCR-42 vitamin-trace mineral mix (Coordinated by Dr. Crenshaw)<br /> 2. Evaluation of selenium requirement in growing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan).<br /> 3. Effect of dietary acids on growth performance of weanling pigs. (Coordinated by Dr. Pettigrew)<br />

Impact Statements

1. Coordinated research studies among participating stations using common protocols.
2. Provided essential opportunity for communication and co-ordination among swine nutritionists at Land Grant Universities, leading not only to joint NCCC-042 projects, but other collaborations as well.
3. Met annually since 2006 to exchange information and ideas. Met jointly with S-1044 committee during this same period.
4. Published research articles based on joint research in the Journal of Animal Science and submitted information the key extension and industry publications such as the National Hog Farmer to ensure dissemination of research results to a broad audience.
5. Invited the National Program Leader  Animal Production Systems  USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in 2010 to provide an update and discuss the current research, education and extension priorities.
6. Invited swine nutrition researchers from Canada to the meeting to discuss research objectives, research facilities and possible collaborations.
7. Majority of the 10-member NAS-NRC Swine Nutrient Committee are members of NCCC-042 committee.
8. Members are active in American Society of Animal Science Editorial Board (Division, Section Editors and Board Members) and in regional and national meetings as speakers and coordinators.

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Participants

Neal Merchen (Illinois - Administrative Advisor), Dr. John Patience (Iowa State - Chair), Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri - Secretary), Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State - Secretary), Dr. Sam Baidoo (Minnesota), Dr. Layi Adeola (Purdue), Dr. Mike Azain (Georgia), Dr. Gary Cromwell (Kentucky), Gretchen Hill (Michigan State), Dr. Jim Nelssen (Kansas State), Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois), Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS-NLAE, Ames, Iowa), Dr. Tom Crenshaw (Wisconsin), Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska), and Dr. Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State).

Guests: Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board), Dr. Craig Wyatt (AFIA) via phone, and Charlotte Kirk-Baer (USDA-NIFA) via phone.

Brief Summary of Minutes

Accomplishments

Accomplishments since last approval:<br /> <br /> A. Completed and initiated the following studies:<br /> <br /> 1. Completed: Dietary fat sources and levels for weanling pigs <br /> (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan).<br /> <br /> 2. Completed: Effect of phasing of distillers dried grains with <br /> soluble on grow out performance and carcass quality (Coordinated <br /> by Dr. Cromwell).<br /> <br /> 3. Initiated: Oxidative stress status of sows under various nutritional <br /> and management environments (Coordinated by Dr. Kim).<br /> <br /> 4. Initiated digestible P requirements of growing pigs.<br /> <br /> <br /> B. Met jointly with the Southern Regional Sow Nutrition Committee (S-1044) to discuss research topics of common interest.<br /> <br /> <br /> C. A representative from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been invited every year since 2006 to propose and discuss research priorities in the feed industry. This led to an exchange of ideas between the industry representative and the committee members.<br /> <br /> <br /> D. Manuscript on the effects of acids in nursery pig diets was accepted for publication by Dr. Pettigrew and a manuscript on dietary acids for weanling pigs has been prepared and submitted by Dr. Adeola. Dr. Cromwell is preparing a manuscript on the effect of phasing of distillers dried grains with soluble on grow out performance. Dr. Crenshaw will rework the manuscript for research related to the vitamin-trace mineral mix for submission to a journal.<br /> <br /> <br /> E. Metabolism committee will entertain the idea of publishing a book related to digestion techniques and report back to the full committee.

Publications

Pettigrew, J.E., O. Adeola, M.J. Azain, S.D. Carter, G.L. Cromwell, G.M. Hill, D.C. Mahan, and P.S. Miller. 2012. Effect of dietary acids on growth performance of weanling pigs-a cooperative study. J. Anim. Sci. 90:4408-4413.<br /> <br /> <br /> Joint research projects developed with common research protocols and conducted at the multiple research stations have resulted in manuscripts being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science: <br /> <br /> <br /> D.C. Mahan, O. Adeola , M.J. Azain, S.K. Baidoo, G.L. Cromwell, G.M. Hill, J.E. Pettigrew, C.V. Maxwell, and M.C. Shannon. 2013. Dietary lipid sources and levels for weanling pigs. Submitted to Journal of Animal Science.<br /> <br /> <br /> Validation of the NCR-42 vitamin-trace mineral mix (Coordinated by Dr. Crenshaw).<br /> <br /> <br /> Withdrawal of distillers dried grains with solubles on belly fat composition in finishing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell).

Impact Statements

1. Coordinated research studies among participating stations using common protocols.
2. Provided essential opportunity for communication and coordination among swine nutritionists at Land Grant Universities, leading not only to joint NCCC-042 projects, but other collaborations as well.
3. Met annually since 2006 to exchange information and ideas. Met jointly with S-1044 committee during this same period.
4. Published research articles based on joint research in the Journal of Animal Science and submitted information to key extension and industry publications such as the National Hog Farmer to ensure dissemination of research results to a broad audience.
5. Invited the National Program Leader - Animal Production Systems - USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in 2012 to provide an update and discuss the current research, education and extension priorities.
6. Committee members are actively involved in the National Animal Nutrition Program.
7. Majority of the 10-member NAS-NRC Swine Nutrient Committee are members of NCCC-042 committee.
8. Members are active in American Society of Animal Science Editorial Board (Division, Section Editors and Board Members) and in regional and national meetings as speakers and coordinators.

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Participants

Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri President); Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State University Vice President); Dr. Jim L. Nelssen (Kansas State University Secretary); Dr. Mike Azain (Georgia); Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois); Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS-NLAE, Ames); Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska); Dr. Rajesh Jha (University of Hawaii); Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State University)

Brief Summary of Minutes

Minutes
NCCC-042 and S-1061 Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
January 9-10, 2014


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Joint NCCC-042 and S-1061 Committee Meeting

Joel Brendemuhl, chair of the S-1061 Committee called the meeting to order at 8:10 am.


NCCC-042 Attendees Present: Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri President); Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State University Vice President); Dr. Jim L. Nelssen (Kansas State University Secretary); Dr. Mike Azain (Georgia); Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois); Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS-NLAE, Ames); Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska); Dr. Rajesh Jha (University of Hawaii); and Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State University).

NCCC-042 Attendees Absent: Dr. Neal Merchen (University of Illinois Administrative Advisor); Dr. Don Mahan (Ohio State), Dr. Jim Pettigrew (University of Illinois); Dr. John Patience (Iowa State University); Dr. Sam Baidoo (University of Minnesota); Dr. Layi Adeola (Purdue University); Dr. Tom Crenshaw (University of Wisconsin); Dr. Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State University); and Dr. Gretchen Hill (Michigan State University).

S-1061 Attendees Present: Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (University of Florida Chair); Dr. Merlin Lindemann (University of Kentucky Vice Chair); Dr. Charles Maxwell (University of Arkansas Secretary); Dr. Lee Chiba (University of Auburn); Dr. Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State Unviersity); Dr. Crystal Levesque (South Dakota State University).

S-1061 Attendees Absent: Dr. Nancy Cox (University of Kentucky Administrative Advisor); Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech); Dr. Robert Dove (University of Georgia); Dr. Jose Cuaron (Mexico); Dr. Gustavo de Lima (Brazil); Dr. Scott Radcliffe (Purdue University); Dr. Miguel Cervantes-Ramirez (Mexico).

Dr. Brendemuhl informed the committees that the former S-1044 committee was now the S-1061 committee following the 5-year project approval that was received in September 2013.

Dr. Lindemann relayed congratulations from Dr. Cox, in her absence, for the successful re-write of the sow committee project and to both committees for their continued collaboration and productivity that is taken to the completion point of publication.

Dr. Neal Merchen, the administrative advisor for NCCC-042, was unable to attend the meetings, but did provide written comments to the committee. Dr. Merchen noted that the project should be renewed in March. He thanked Marcia Shannon and the committee for the work on the new proposal. Also, it was noted that committee members do not roll over to the new project, and if members had not already done so, they should contact their Experiment Station director to initiate the process to be added to the new committee. Dr. Merchen also noted that the nomination for the Experiment Station Section Award for Excellence in Multistate Research was selected for submission by the North Central region. However, the nomination was not selected for the national award.

Station reports were made by Dr. Stein for University of Illinois, Drs. Kim and van Heugten for NCSU, Dr. Chiba for Auburn, and Dr. Maxwell for the University of Arkansas.

A break commenced at 9:30.

NCCC-042 Committee meeting
NCCC-042 was reconvened at 10:11 am by Chair Marcia Shannon. Brian Kerr moved to approve the minutes of the 2013 meeting. Carter seconded the motion. Motion approved. Discussion centered on the members not present at the meeting. It was noted that most had travel related issues or health problems. Committee noted that absences were not a common problem for the committee and that the absences this year were a one-time occurrence.

A review of past projects commenced. It was noted that a paper on dietary lipids was published (J. Anim. Sci. 2013 91:2416-2425). Additionally, discussion focused on the status of the DDGS manuscript and the vitamin premix article. It was noted that the vitamin premix article submitted to the Journal of Animal Science by T. Crenshaw was rejected. The committee considered if it would be wise to submit to another journal, but discussion eventually lead to the recommendation of no further submissions. As far as the DDGS manuscript is concerned, Cromwell noted that he would be working on it during the Spring 2014 for eventual submission.

Discussion of current projects followed. It was noted that meetings of the subcommittees had been delayed. The progress of the digestible P study was discussed. All participating stations had forwarded their data the project leader L. Adeola. A recommendation was made to submit an abstract of the results at the National ASAS meeting in July 2014. L. Adeola submitted an abstract for the national meetings. The other project under consideration (Paylean x Zn) was discussed and the committee felt that it was not worth pursuing based on current data.

Discussion then focused on new projects. Brian Kerr lead the discussion related to the possibility of the committee authoring a book on digestion techniques in swine. Kerr noted that he had looked into the possibility and will continue to explore the idea. Phil Miller commented on the National Animal Nutrition Program Feed and Ingredients database. Miller noted that the database was moving forward, but questioned whether the committee could provide analysis of ingredients for missing data. Discussion ensued and the committee would look for opportunities to contribute. A possible future product related to bakery feeds could provide new data for the national database. Another possible project centered around super-dosing of phytase and the committee would continue discussion during the Friday morning session. Finally, the chairs of the subcommittees were encouraged to have subcommittee meeting during fall to discuss ideas and have proposal of projects ready for discussion at the annual meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:03.

S-1061 Committee Meeting:

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Dr. Joel Brendemuhl, Chair. The agenda and minutes were approved by acclamation.

Review of Past Objectives

The Phytase objective is close to finalization. Dr. Lindemann (Kentucky) reported that the manuscript that Dr. Youngdal Jang, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Kentucky, developed was finished and would be submitted by January 15. The committee expressed their appreciation to Dr. Lindemann for the completion of the objective.

The Carnitine project is led by Dr. Dove (Georgia). There were no updates provided.

The Low Protein objective is led by Dr. Brendemuhl (Florida). General discussion occurred. It was agreed that Dr. van Heugten would send his data to Dr. Brendemuhl and they would decide with Dr. Levesque how to proceed, with the possibility that Dr. Levesque might summarize it.

The Organic Mineral objective is led by Dr. Maxwell. He reported that he has data from SIU, Va Tech (about 40 litters), and the University of Arkansas (about 90 litters). It was agreed that he should analyze the data and discuss with Dr. Estienne the possibility of developing and submitting an abstract around November 1 for the 2015 Midwest ASAS meeting.

The Appetein objective is led by Dr. Carter (Oklahoma State). It was reported that an abstract was presented at the national meetings in the summer of 2013 and that a manuscript was now in development.

The Copper objective from the previous S-1044 project is now the first objective in the approved S-1061 project. It is led by Dr. Lindemann. Much discussion ensued about the study which will soon begin at UK. It was reported by Dr. Lindemann that Micronutrients would supply the TM premix and that he had arranged for general project support for each university that committed 40 females for a minimum of 2 parities on the study. Following robust discussion of the protocol it was agreed that the 3 dietary treatments would be NRC Cu (an added 20 ppm without consideration of indigenous Cu), NRC + 100, and NRC + 200. The supplementation would continue through gestation and lactation. Dr. Lindemann will coordinate TM premix supply, vitamin supply, and Chromax supply to participants. He was instructed to develop a concise list of project requirements and procedures for participants. He was further instructed to submit the laboratory analytical cost requirements to the NPB for possible additional funding.

Dr. Brendemuhl called a recess of the S-1061 Committee for lunch at 12:00 PM.


Joint NCCC-042 and S-1061 Committee Meeting:

The joint committee reconvened at 1:00 PM.

The afternoon program was chaired by Dr. Joel Brendemuhl. Dr. Chris Hostettler, Director of Animal Science for the National Pork Board gave an update via teleconference. The National Pork Board has a budget of $53.6 million for 2014. The funding for research in science and technology is $7.0 million and is broken into: swine health ($2.4 million), animal science ($1.57 million), animal welfare ($.88 million), public health ($.73 million), pork safety ($.84 million), and environment ($.5 million). There are 22 members on the Animal Science committee and will oversee research funding of $1.57 million. In the animal science area, the funding is broken into areas for mitigation of high feed cost, sow lifetime productivity, mitigation of seasonality, program management, human capital development, National Pork Board scholarships, and industry productivity analysis.

Dr. Hostetler further discussed the results of the Nutritional Efficiency Consortium (conducted from 2007-2011), reviewing the calls for proposals, the proposals funded, and their key issues. Dr. Hostetler finished his discussion with asking for help with possible ideas for sustainability of swine nutrition research funding which is part of the animal science funding by the National Pork Board. Discussion was held on renaming the current research effort.

Station Reports: Reports from the following universities were given to include: University of Kentucky, South Dakota State University, and University of Missouri.

Dr. Charlotte Kirk-Baer addressed both committees via phone and presented an update on the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Division of Animal Systems Programs.

Station Reports: Reports from the following universities followed: Kansas State University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, and Oklahoma State University.

The meeting was adjourned by Dr. Brendemuhl at 5:07 p.m.

Friday, January 10

NCCC-042 Committee meeting

The business meeting for the NCCC-042 was called to order by President Dr. Marcia Shannon. Possible dates for the 2015 joint meeting were shared. After travel discussions were shared the dates decided to finalize plans during the joint meeting with both committees present.

Elections were held for the leadership of NCCC-042 for 2014. The President will be Dr. Scott Carter; Vice-President, Dr. Jim Nelssen; and Secretary will be Dr. Brian Kerr. The business meeting was adjourned at 8:39 a.m.

Next, a group discussion was held related to research projects for the committee.

Dr. Hans Stein talked about a possible nursery experiment that would be 4 or 5 treatments that utilized super-dosing of phytase and evaluating the effects on growth performance. A considerable amount of discussion was held about sources of phytase, levels of phytase, duration of feeding, phosphorus levels and dietary amino acid concentrations. It was decided that Drs. Hans Stein, Marcia Shannon and Jim Nelssen would develop a protocol, distribute it to both committees, and finalize a design by the 2014 Midwestern American Society of Animal Science meetings.

A considerable amount of discussion was next held on ingredient evaluation use in growing-finishing pig diets. Dr. Hans Stein and Dr. Brian Kerr talked about feeding bakery meal, hominy feed or corn-germ meal in research diets for finishing pigs. Because of variability in bakery meal, the committee decided to conduct a survey of bakery by-product meal from each state and determine nutrient concentrations. Dr. Brian Kerr will develop a protocol that would include critical information about sources of bakery meal, where produced and date of manufacture of the bakery product. Each committee participant would then submit sample(s) of bakery meal to Dr. Hans Stein at the University of Illinois and he will make sure that all samples will be analyzed. Dr. Kerr will finalize this protocol with various sources of bakery meal and send it to each committee member by the 2014 Midwestern American Society of Animal Science meeting.

A discussion was held about the Nutrient Metabolism Subcommittee (chaired by Dr. Tom Crenshaw). Next year a new project will be developed by this committee.

A break was taken at 9:30 a.m.


S-1061 Committee Meeting:

Dr. Brendemuhl reconvened the committee at 8:15 AM.

Further discussion of the Cu objective took place. Then Dr. Chiba, who is leading the Essential Oil objective for the S-1061 project presented the results of his discussions with two companies that have possible products for evaluation. Several questions were raised, the primary one being whether an antibiotic needs to be a treatment or a part of the objective in any way. Dr. Chiba will continue to gather information on the subject area.

Election of a secretary for the upcoming year occurred. Dr. Crystal Levesque will serve in that capacity, Dr. Maxwell will move up to vice-chair, and Dr. Lindemann will move up to chair of the committee.

The meeting was ended for a break at 9:00 AM.


Joint NCCC-042 and S-1061 Committee Meeting:


At 10:02 a.m. a joint session of both committees was held. Dr. Joel Brendemuhl said that because of low attendance at this years meeting that hotel rates would probably increase. It was hoped that the polar vortex that covered the Midwest region of the country was a one year event and that everyone could travel to the 2015 meeting to be held on January 7 and 8 in Orlando, Florida. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM on January 7 and adjourn at 12:00 PM on January 8.

New Project Discussion

Dr. Lindemann presented the new sow objectives for the S-1061 project:
a) Essential oils  Dr. Lee Chiba, Objective Leader;
b) The use of copper in sow diets  Dr. Merlin Lindemann, Objective Leader; and
c) Organic minerals for sows  Dr. Charles Maxwell, Objective Leader.


Dr. Hans Stein shared the proposal of a nursery trial that would involve super-dosing of phytase to nursery pigs. Every representative at the meeting said that once the final protocol was developed that they would participate. Dr. Brian Kerr discussed the bakery meal project and it was found that unanimous participation would occur once the final protocol was circulated.

Discussion was held regarding the role of the Section Editor in publishing papers in the Journal of Animal Science. Several raised concerns about the considerable amount of time it took to review submitted journal papers. The joint meeting was adjourned at 11:21 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Nelssen
Secretary

Accomplishments

A. Completed and initiated the following studies:<br /> <br /> 1. Completed: Dietary fat sources and levels for weanling pigs was published in 2013 (Coordinated by Dr. Mahan).<br /> 2. Initiated: Oxidative stress status of sows under various nutritional and management environments (Coordinated by Dr. Kim).<br /> 3. Initiated: Digestible P requirements of growing pigs.<br /> 4. Initiated: Super dosing phytase nursery experiment.<br /> 5. Initiated: Bakery by-product variation survey.<br /> <br /> B. Met jointly with the Southern Regional Sow Nutrition Committee (S-1061) to discuss research topics of common interest.<br /> <br /> C. A representative from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been invited every year since 2006 to propose and discuss research priorities in the feed industry. This led to exchange of ideas between the industry representative and the committee members.<br /> <br /> D. Manuscript on the effects of acids in nursery pig diets was accepted for publication by Dr. Pettigrew and a manuscript on dietary acids for weanling pigs has been prepared and submitted by Dr. Adeola. Dr. Cromwell is preparing a manuscript on the effect of phasing of distillers dried grains with soluble on grow out performance. Dr. Crenshaw will rework the manuscript related to the vitamin-trace mineral mix for submission to a journal.<br /> <br /> E. Metabolism committee will entertain the idea of publishing a book related to digestion techniques and report back to the full committee. <br />

Publications

D.C. Mahan, O. Adeola , M.J. Azain, S.K. Baidoo, G.L. Cromwell, G.M. Hill, J.E. Pettigrew, C.V. Maxwell, and M.C. Shannon. 2013. Dietary lipid sources and levels for weanling pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2416-2425.<br /> <br /> Joint research projects developed with common research protocols and conducted at the multiple research stations have resulted in manuscripts being prepared for submission to the Journal of Animal Science: <br /> <br /> Validation of the NCR-42 vitamin-trace mineral mix (Coordinated by Dr. Crenshaw).<br /> <br /> Withdrawal of distillers dried grains with solubles on belly fat composition in finishing pigs (Coordinated by Dr. Cromwell).<br />

Impact Statements

1. Coordinated research studies among participating stations using common protocols.
2. Provided essential opportunity for communication and coordination among swine nutritionists at Land Grant Universities, leading not only to joint NCCC-042 projects, but other collaborations as well.
3. Met annually since 2006 to exchange information and ideas. Met jointly with S-1061 committee during this same period.
4. Published research articles based on joint research in the Journal of Animal Science and submitted information to key extension and industry publications such as the National Hog Farmer to ensure dissemination of research results to a broad audience.
5. Invited the National Program Leader for Animal Production Systems from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in 2013 to provide an update and discuss the current research, education and extension priorities.
6. Committee members are actively involved in the National Animal Nutrition Program.
7. Majority of the 10-member NAS-NRC Swine Nutrient Committee are members of NCCC-042 committee.
8. Members are active in American Society of Animal Science Editorial Board (Division, Section Editors and Board Members) and in regional and national meetings as speakers and coordinators.

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