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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); 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); 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)

Brief Summary of Minutes

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 the fat paper was published (J. Anim. Sci. 2013 91:4216-25). 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. Attached is a summary of her presentation.

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 stalked 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. Brian Kerr and a complete chemical analysis would be conducted. 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.
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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 2 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 year’s 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
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

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Brief Summary of Minutes

Morning Session: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Joint Session

NCCC-042 Members present: Michael Azain, Samual Baidoo, Scott Carter, Thomas Crenshaw, Ryan Dilger, Gretchen Hill, Rajesh Jha, Crystal Levesque, Phillip Miller, Jim Nelssen, John Patience, Marcia Shannon

NCCC-042 Members absent: Layi Adeola, Gary Cromwell, Brian Kerr, Sun Woo Kim, Chad Paulk, Hans Stein

Administrative Advisor: Neal Merchen

Guests: Charlotte Kirk Bauer, USDA-NIFA (phone); Chris Hostetler, National Pork Board; Kevin Touchette, AFIA and Ajinomoto

Introduction of officers, committee members, and guests: S-1061: Merlin Lindemann – Chair; Charles Maxwell - Vice-Chair; Crystal Levesque – Secretary; NCCC-042: Scott Carter – Chair; Jim Nelssen – Vice-Chair; Brian Kerr - Secretary

The meeting was called to order at 8:13 am by Scott Carter. Introductions of both committees followed. Merlin Lindemann indicated that Charlotte-Kirk Baer will join us at approximately 8:30 am.

Comments from Administrative Advisors: NCCC-042: Neal Merchen: Neal provided a brief update. The big accomplishment was that the NCCC project was reviewed and approved. Acknowledged Marcia Shannon for her efforts. The committees project was favorably received and the links to the swine industry were acknowledged during the project review. It appears that all members have been added as participants to the committee with the new committee project. 60 days after the meeting the annual report of the accomplishments must be filed.

S-1061: Nancy Cox: No new administrative advisor has been named or identified. Neal Merchen indicated that suggestions would be welcomed for the administrative advisor.

Several station reports were given.

Program Update - NIFA: Charlotte joined at 8:30 am. Charlotte distributed a handout regarding USDA/NIFA activities. She highlighted changes and new staff.

A new program leader for aquaculture was hired. The budget information (distributed) is from December 4. Funding to NIFA has increased from 2014. This increase was also associated with an increase in administrative allocations. AFRI budget was increased as well.

Strategic plan: New strategic plan has become more comprehensive – includes science goals, processes, communications, and people.

Competitive Programs: New program last year – Exploratory research program (page 2 on the handout). This year the max amount will increase from $100 to $200,000. Charlotte will be running this project and encourages individuals to submit letters of intents ASAP. Neal Merchen: NIFA just released a call for training pre- and post-graduate students working in the more traditional science areas. There is also a component of the program for undergraduate students.

NSRP-9/NANP – 5th successful year. Funded from HATCH funds. Concentrating on feed composition and animal modeling areas. Charlotte described the accomplishments of the NANP specifically in regards to the modeling and feed composition committees. The NRSP-9 is under review. Some changes include: including aquaculture, and a modest increase in funding. Recruiting new members for these committees and a call for new members will go out soon. Activities: Presenting a summit in March in DC – to define nutritional research priorities to support Health. Invitation will be going out shortly for the meeting. The NANP project will have a booth at IPPE meeting in Atlanta later in January.

Several station reports were given.


Break-out Sessions
S-1061
The meeting was called to order at 10:23 am by Dr. Merlin Lindemann, Chair of the S-1061 committee. The agenda and minutes were approved by acclamation.

Review of Past Objectives

The Phytase objective has now been completed and a paper published in Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias 27:178-193.

The Carnitine project is led by Dr. Dove (Georgia). He and Dr. Lindemann will review the data and decide whether or not the data is of sufficient quantity and quality to proceed with a publication.

The Appetein objective is led by Dr. Carter (Oklahoma State). It was reported that a manuscript was about 80% completed. Additional analysis evaluating effects in older sows is underway and the manuscript is to be completed by June. An abstract of the results was presented at the ASAS meetings in July, 2014.

Review of current objectives:

The Organic Mineral objective is led by Dr. Maxwell. He reported that data from SIU, Va. Tech, and the University of Arkansas has been analyzed. A summary was presented to the committee and discussed. It was agreed that he should proceed with submission of an abstract for national ASAS meetings. It was also recommended that a manuscript be prepared for publication. Potential suitable journals were discussed and the committee decided that Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias was an appropriate choice.

The essential oils project is led by Dr. Chiba. After discussion concerning when to initiate the study, it was decided that Dr. Chiba will develop a detailed protocol and circulate to committee members for additional input.

The Copper objective is led by Dr. Lindemann. He indicated that funding from the National Pork Board was not possible last May because of the emphasis on PEDv. One study has been initiated at Kentucky and there is the possibility of a cooperative copper study at an industry location. A proposal was submitted to the NPB in November for possible funding.

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


NCCC-042

Review and approval of the 2014 minutes: Motion to approve the minutes was made by Gretchen Hill; second Rajesh Jha second. PASSED.

Scott Carter reviewed membership and who was not able to attend. Mississippi apparently could not get listed on the committee. Don Mahan is not on the list, but the Ohio State’s future participation is uncertain. Gary Cromwell is no longer participating on the committee. UK has a new faculty member that has interest in poultry and swine – they may be interested in being a member of NCCC-042. Ryan Dilger will be added and Hans Stein will stay on the committee. Chad Paulk is also on the committee and will remain so.

Research Discussion - Update, review, planning, execution, publication

Gary Cromwell: Distillers paper is complete and needs some discussion added. It should be submitted this calendar year. Layi Adeola presented an abstract on the phytase work at JAM and possibly it will be developed into a full manuscript later this year.

Marcia Shannon: Distributed the results for the NCCC-042 phytase superdosing trial. Results indicate that pigs receiving treatment 5 (negative control + 3,000 FTU/kg of Ronozyme) exhibited the greatest growth performance. Pigs receiving treatment 2 (negative control – no dicalcium phosphate) had the poorest growth performance. Tommy Crenshaw suggested that the growth rate might amplify the issue(s) with the negative control poor performance. Should see a nice response to bone ash, but Ca and P as a percentage of ash should not be different among treatments. Tommy reviewed the phytase analysis results. All premixes were mixed at the same time and were sent out for analysis in a concentrated basis. The analysis results appear to change with respect to time, but not in a predictable pattern. There does appear to be variation (lab) according to day of analysis. John Patience suggested examining the growth response data relative to phytase additions (i.e., regression analysis). Oklahoma St. will be conducting their replicates for the phytase study this coming year.

Next steps: Submit an abstract for JAM. March 3 is the deadline for JAM abstract submission. Marcia Shannon will distribute additional results and solicit input for the JAM abstract.

Ryan Dilger (for Hans Stein) – no additional info on the phytase study.

Ryan Dilger (for Hans Stein): 45 samples of Bakery waste. All analysis are done except fiber. Hans Stein hopes to have the fibers completed in the next couple of months – results are categorized according to region.

Afternoon Session: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Joint Session

Update: National Pork Board: Chris Hostetler, Director of Animal Science

National Pork Board (NPB) – Investment in Research: Chris Hostetler reviewed the general organization of the NPB, funding, and how NPB interacts with the State organizations. He reviewed the annual producer survey and outlined the areas defined under NPB science and technology research programs. The animal science committee is interested in all areas, but focuses on genetics, nutrition, reproduction and production The budget for NPB 2015 will be $83.5 million. Only about 10% of the annual budget is invested in research Science and Technology = $7.4 million and animal science receives 19% (1.38 million) of the science and Technology budget. Sow lifetime productivity and high feed cost mitigation account for almost 60% of the animal science budget.

Animal Science Funding 2015:

Feed efficiency Research (name change from High feed cost mitigation): $400,000. Chris Hostetler solicited help with a literature review documenting the research done in collaboration with funding from this area since 2011. The RFP closed November 15, 2014. Twenty-three proposals submitted and are currently in scientific review. Funding decision will be made by the end of February 2015.

Improving Sow Lifetime Productivity: $575,000. It was originally outline as a 1$ million/year project. It appears that funding is going down each year. A preliminary study was just completed and the main project will start in May of 2015.

Reducing the Impact of Seasonality on Productivity: $250,000: Funds 3 maybe 4 projects. This was developed because producers have relatively few tools to effectively combat seasonality. Eleven proposals were submitted and are currently in review.

The 2014 Animal Science Committee Annual Report is available at www.pork.org/animalscience.

AFIA – Non-Ruminant Committee Update: Kevin Touchette, Swine Nutrition Manager, Ajinomoto: Kevin provided an overview of AFIA. Represents 75% of the commercial feed industry. Top priorities: Food safety, Ingredient approval (AAFCO & FDA), trade promotion authority, and veterinary feed directives.

iFeeder – relatively new around for about 4-5 years. A Separate foundation that companies can support research (AFIA does not fund research). Research themes: Legislative and regulatory issues, feed safety, Nutrition, sustainability. Funded project in PED (NPB) NRC, FAO, Salmonella feed sampling project, CAST report (Animal feed vs Human Food).

AFIA Research Needs (Kevin Touchette perception)

Feed Safety (origin of disease, transport of disease)
Ingredient evaluation
Environment/sustainability
NRC education/promotion
Feeding sick pigs (general understanding, new FDA guidance policy regarding antibiotic use, etc).

Growing-finishing

Feed Efficiency
Alternative Feedstuffs nutrient valuation
Ideal amino acid profile
Meat/carcass quality
Feeding heavy pigs
Feeding sick pigs
Enzymes – carbohydrases specifically

Sows

Alternative feedstuffs nutrient valuation
Ideal amino acid profile
Essential fatty acids
Sow lactation model
Longevity
Mineral nutrition – both metabolic and functional needs
Phase feeding
Breeding herd feed efficiency

Discussion of J. Animal Science – changes in the review process: Tommy Crenshaw

Tommy Crenshaw distributed the old and new Journal of Animal Science editorial structure. He reviewed the new structure and discussed the review process. The new process will help facilitate the review process and shorten up the review time. Section editors will not be required to spend a great deal time of editing (spelling, grammar, form). Review process: In some instances it is difficult to get reviewers. There is a declining pool of reviewers – this is problematic inasmuch as the number of paper submissions is increasing.

The review process appears to be an issue in some instances and papers may be getting rejected for criteria that are not listed in the guidelines for accepting/rejecting manuscripts.

Key issues brought forth:
Inconsistency and incompetency of reviews
Turnaround time of the review
Training of reviewers

The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.



Morning Session: Thursday, January 8, 2015

Breakout sessions
S-1061 Committee meeting

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

Further discussion of the Cu objective and the essential oil objective took place.

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

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


NCCC-042

Committee Business meeting: Meeting was called to order at 8:11 am by Scott Carter
Election of officers for the next year: Rajesh Jha was nominated for secretary by Tommy Crenshaw, Jim Nelssen moved nominations cease; Sam Baidoo seconded. The nomination was unanimously supported by the committee. Jim Nelssen will move up to chair and Brian Kerr as Vice-Chair for the 2016 meeting.

Continue and finalize discussions on research plans for the coming year

Possibly 2 abstracts for submission (bakery waste analysis and phytase superdosing experiment). The metabolism subcommittee does not have any plans for studies. May need to wait to see the final results for the superdosing experiment. Tommy Crenshaw: Is there a quick assay procedure that can determine nutrient avaialability at the feed mill? Gretchen Hill: Is there a follow up with the superdosing study, e.g., a product comparison. Ryan Dilger: Is there any way we can follow up on the questions with the phytase assay. Tommy Crenshaw: What do we do with the Ca:P ratio and phytase addition? Scott Carter: 1. Follow up source study, 2. Follow up with Ca:P ratio. 3. Follow up with current study.

Scott Carter (follow up on the superdosing study): Positive control, negative control, negative control with phytase (3 levels of Ca:P). This looks like a possibility. Interested stations: Minnesota, Nebraska (possible), Georgia, Michigan State, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin. Marcia Shannon will develop a proposal

Marcia Shannon: There is very little data available to estimate nutrient (amino acid requirements) for “heavy pigs.” Sam Baidoo – the response will depend highly on the genetic background of the pigs. Feeder space is also a critical issue.

Sam Baidoo and Marcia Shannon will develop a proposal.




Joint Session

Dates for next years meetings: Wednesday January 6 and Thursday January 7. Lodging for the 5th and 6th.

Update on S012: Eric van Huegten will be the new secretary
NCCC-042: Rajesh Jha is the new secretary

S1012 no new projects. They are conducting a Cu sow study. If interested contact Merlin Lindemann to acquire the protocol and (or) Cu premixes.

NCCC-042 – Scott Carter reviewed the publications/activities for the committee. Once the phytase data are complete another study investigating the Ca:P ratio with phytase addition will be developed. Gretchen Hill asked (informally) if members would be interested in a quick study to ellucidate if there are difference for heavy pigs for requirements, i.e., 10, 12, and 14% CP.

Completed stations reports:

A special thank you to the National Pork Board for covering registration costs. Also, a thank you to Joel Brendemuhl for his efforts to line up arrangements at the hotel for lodging and the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 a.m.

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Participants for S-1061:
Charles Maxwell, University of Arkansas; Lee I. Chiba, Auburn University, Mark J. Estienne; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chukwuemeka Okere, Tuskegee University; Merlin Lindemann, University of Kentucky; Charles Robert Dove, University of Georgia; Eric van Heugten, North Carolina State University; Joel Brendemuhl, University of Florida; Crystal Levesque, South Dakota State University.

Participants for NCCC-042:
Tayo Adedokun (University of Kentucky), Layi Adeola (Purdue University), Michael Azain (University of Georgia), Samuel Baidoo (University of Minnesota), Thomas Crenshaw (University of Wisconsin), Ryan Dilger (University of Illinois), Gretchen Hill (Michigan State University), Rajesh Jha (University of Hawaii at Manoa - Secretary), Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS, Ames, IA –Vice-Chair), Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State University), Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State University), Phillip Miller (University of Nebraska), Jim L. Nelssen (Kansas State University – Chair), Chad Paulk (Texas A&M University), Marcia Shannon (University of Missouri), Hans H Stein (University of Illinois).

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Annual Meeting Agenda

NCCC-042 and S-1061

January 6 - 7, 2016

Rosen Plaza Hotel – 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

 

Morning Session: Wednesday, January 6, 2016

 

Joint Session

 

NCCC-042 members present: Tayo Adedokun (University of Kentucky), Layi Adeola (Purdue University), Michael Azain (University of Georgia), Samuel Baidoo (University of Minnesota), Thomas Crenshaw (University of Wisconsin), Ryan Dilger (University of Illinois), Gretchen Hill (Michigan State University), Rajesh Jha (University of Hawaii at Manoa- Secretary), Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS, Ames, IA –Vice-Chair), Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State University), Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State University), Phillip Miller (University of Nebraska), Jim L. Nelssen (Kansas State University – Chair), Chad Paulk (Texas A&M University), Marcia Shannon (University of Missouri), Hans H Stein (University of Illinois).

 

S-1061 members present:

Merlin Lindemann (University of Kentucky), Tsing Cheng Tsai (for Charles Maxwell) (University of Arkansas), Crystal Levesque (South Dakota State University), Mark Estienne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Lee Chiba (Auburn University), Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State University), Robert Dove (University of Georgia), Joel Brendemuhl (University of Florida)

 

Administrative Advisor: Neal Merchen  

Guests: Charlotte Kirk Baer, USDA-NIFA (Skype); Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board), Kevin Touchette (AFIA and Ajinomoto)

The meeting was called to order at 8:03 am by Jim Nelssen. Jim Nelssen informed the members that Charles Maxwell could not join the meeting due to personal reasons. So, Crystal Levesque served as Chair for S-1061 in Dr. Maxwell’s absence.

Introductions of both committees followed.

 

Introduction of officers, committee members, and guests:

 

S-1061: Charles Maxwell - Chair; Crystal Levesque Vice-Chair; Eric van Heugten - Secretary

NCCC-042: Jim Nelssen – Chair; Brian Kerr – Vice-Chair; Rajesh Jha – Secretary

Comments from Administrative Advisors:

NCCC-042: Neal Merchen: Neal provided a brief update. He mentioned that it was a project development year. The NCCC-042 project was reviewed and approved in October, 2014, which was a big accomplishment of the year. The current project is approved until 2019. Next year is the mid-term review of the project by the multi-state review committee. He acknowledged some members of the NCCC-042 for their efforts, especially Marcia Shannon. Dr. Tayo Adedokun (University of Kentucky) is a new member to the NCCC-42 committee and Dr. Chad Paulk (Texas A&M University) attended for the first time (became member last year). The project was favorably received and the links to the swine industry were acknowledged during the project review. All members have been added as participants to the committee with the new committee project. However, an issue with the new website after an initial launch on the new NIMSS website last month, still needs to be fixed. He also indicated that the annual report of the accomplishments must be filed within 60 days after the meeting.

S-1061: Crystal Levesque reported for Phillip Elzer, who is the new administrative advisor for S-1061. He was not able to attend the meeting and because he is new to the committee, there was nothing specific to report.

Next Year’s meeting: Jan 5-6, 2017 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando.

Rajesh proposed Hawaii as an option for next year’s meeting venue and he indicated his willingness to contribute in organizing the event there. Several participants liked the proposal but asked if the logistic issues, especially flight cost might be too expensive. After discussion, it was proposed to have next year’s meeting in Orlando.

Motion: Tom Crenshaw
Second: Marcia Shannon

Jim Nelssen declared that the motion passed unanimously. Jim also informed the committees that this year’s registration fee was paid by the National Pork Board. Both committees expressed sincere thanks to the National Pork Board for their continued generous support.

A brief discussion followed regarding past members of the committee. Dr. Don Mahan sent his greetings to the committees. Dr. Pettigrew is retired, Dr. Allee is doing well, and Dr. Harper is retired and teaches high school.

Program Update - NIFA: Charlotte Kirk Baer

Charlotte Kirk Baer joined at 9:00 am (via Skype). Charlotte shared that Congress passed the budget of NIFA as a bipartisan bill, so sustainability of the program is assured for now. Good news is that funding for the agency resulted in a 7.7% increase for the Agri-food Initiative and NIFA receives a total of $1.3 billion. Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy (Director of NIFA, USDA) has been very instrumental in convincing Congress in achieving this increased funding and continuing the program.

National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) was funded for another 5 years with funding of $1.1M/5yr. For that program, 4 administrative advisors will be serving along with a Program Chair. For all three groups in the NANP, new membership for a few positions was requested. The decision of selected members will be made by late January or early February.

The webpage for all the National Programs is on a common platform (NIMSS website) now. However, there are some website issues to yet be resolved.

Ms. Kirk Baer discussed research programs of NIFA in general. In addition to the regular Foundation program, she highlighted the Exploratory, Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Program (CARE) and Engineering product process program. The Exploratory research program is meant for testing a novel idea with maximum funding of $100K for one year. Funding success was about 12% of invited proposals. The CARE program is designed for finding immediate solution to critical issues at the farm level. There were not enough applicants that met the criteria last year for the CARE program, thus she encouraged participants to apply for that program, as appropriate. The Engineering product process program is meant for developing applied solutions through innovative engineering covering a wide range of problems, including environment and animal welfare. Very few proposals were submitted from the animal science sector for this program last year.

Another interesting program being launched this year is “Collaborative funding between Commodity group/boards and NIFA”.  This dual funding program with funding ranging from $150K to $1M can be a joint project starting this year. The first RFP of this program will be out in 2016, after some technical / administrative issues are resolved with commodity groups/boards.

Dr. Chris Hostetler of NPB commented about the Antibiotic Research program, which will be launched this year. A research program on “Alternatives to antibiotics in swine diets” will be matched ($150K) by NIFA under the “Collaborative funding program”. The program has set five priority areas for 2016. The RFP will be out soon. There is an issue with the funding cycle of NPB and NIFA which will be sorted out to make the program run smoothly. For this program, Dr. Peter Davies is working as a full-time subject matter expert in 2016 and will evaluate models and metrics to assess antibiotic stewardship and use in the U.S. swine industry.

Program Update- National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP): Phillip Miller

Dr. Miller (chair of the Feed Ingredient Composition Committee) reported briefly about the current status and activities of the NANP in past years. The NANP was funded for another 5 years at $1.1M/5yr. For that program, 4 administrative advisors will be serving along with a Program Chair. For all three groups in the NANP, new membership positions are available.

Dr. Miller said that NANP contributed in developing the feed composition tables used in NRC publications. Thus, the ingredient composition database is being strengthened. Two funded postdoctoral fellows are currently working on the feed composition table to update the beef NRC and dairy NRC.  Also the group is writing a manuscript relative to large database and cluster analysis. In addition, work is continuing to strengthen the swine feed database.  The feed ingredient committee is also collaborating with the modeling committee.

Dr. Ryan Dilger (member of the Feed Ingredient Composition Committee) added that this database will be updated on a regular basis with new information gathered from different sources.

 

Several station reports were given starting at 9:15 am

Written reports were distributed to all participants.

 

 

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S1061 Members Present: Joel Brendemuhl (University of Florida), Lee Chiba (Auburn University), C. Robert Dove (University of Georgia), Mark Estienne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Crystal Levesque (South Dakota State University), Merlin Lindemann (University of Kentucky), Charles Maxwell (University of Arkansas), Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State University)

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NCCC42 Members Present: Tayo Adedokun (University of Kentucky), Layi Adeola (Purdue University), Michael Azain (University of Georgia), Ryan N. Dilger (University of Illinois), Gretchen Hill (Michigan State University), Rajesh Jha (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State University), Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State University), Yanhong Liu (University of California – Davis), Phillip Miller (University of Nebraska), Marcia Shannon (University of Missouri), Hans H. Stein (University of Illinois)

S1061 Members Present: Joel Brendemuhl (University of Florida), Lee Chiba (Auburn University), C. Robert Dove (University of Georgia), Mark Estienne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Crystal Levesque (South Dakota State University), Merlin Lindemann (University of Kentucky), Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State University)

Committee Officers:
S1061: Eric van Heugten, Chair; Merlin Lindemann, Vice-Chair; Charles Maxwell, Secretary
NCCC42: Rajesh Jha, Chair; Ryan N. Dilger, Vice-Chair; Shengfa Liao, Secretary

Administrative Advisors (not present): Dr. Robert Easter (for NCCC42) and Dr. Phillip Elzer (for S1061)

Guests: Charlotte Kirk Baer (USDA-NIFA, not present); Chris Hostetler (NPB, remote presentation), Kevin Touchette (AFIA, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.)

Brief Summary of Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 AM by Rajesh Jha, and introductions of administrative advisors and committee officers for both committees, and guest speaker followed.

Comments for Administrative Advisors:
NCCC42: Dr. Rajesh Jha announced that due to the severe weather and other commitments, Dr. Robert Easter was unable to attend the meeting. No new members joined the committee this year.
S1061: Dr. Eric van Heugten announced Dr. Phillip Elzer was unable to attend the meeting as well; no updated information was presented. No new members joined the committee this year.

Guest presentation: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Due to weather-related power failure, the scheduled Skype presentation by Charlotte Kirk Baer was delivered by Dr. Rajesh Jha (Chair). The presentation provided an update on the USDA administration changes last year and also the NIFA budget outlook. Additionally, Charlotte briefly analyzed NIFA Listens Input from stakeholders regarding research, extension, and education priorities in food and agriculture last year. Charlotte also mentioned that the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) is undergoing midterm review (https://animalnutrition.org/).

Following administrative updates, oral reports from participating stations/members started. Digital copies of 13 reports compiled from 13 stations, and one hard-copy report from Auburn, were distributed to the meeting attendants ahead of the oral reports. Another digital copy of Wisconsin’s report was sent to all committee members via e-mail during the meeting.

Immediately before the station giving station reports, Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina) informed the meeting attendants of one publication opportunity. An Associate Editor for the journal of “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” invited Dr. Kim to serve as a Guest Editor for a special issue with a theme of “nutrient regulation of animal/pig gut health”. Dr. Kim therefore invited anyone in the meeting who has interest to write a review paper for this special issue to talk to him about his/her writing plan after the meeting.

Following Dr. Kim’s information, Dr. Kevin Touchette (Ajinomoto) informed the committee members about the growing need of the feed and animal industries in the US for university graduates with either a MS or a PhD degree in the coming years. Based on a rough estimation, less than 50 students with a MS or a PhD degree in Swine Nutrition related areas will probably graduate in the next 3 years. The demand for graduates may be much greater than the supply of graduates, especially giving that many of these future graduates will pursue careers in areas other than in the US feed and animal industries.

The joint morning session concluded at 10:00 AM, and the break-out sessions began at 10:40 AM.

Break-out Sessions
S1061
The meeting was called to order by Dr. van Heugten.
The minutes from the 2017 meeting were distributed and a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as distributed.

Dr. Lindemann indicated he had been in touch with Dr. Elzer, who was unable to attend the meeting due to other commitments, and that there was nothing specific from the Administrative Advisor. The group discussed that we may need a new advisor with the new project. The group agreed to recommend either Dr. Coffey from the University of Kentucky or Dr. Brendemuhl from the University of Florida.

Research Discussion - Update, review, planning, execution, publication
Appetein project. Dr. Chiba reported that the journal manuscript was undergoing the review process in Livestock Science. The paper has been reviewed by one reviewer and the editor was currently waiting on the second review.

Low protein project. The group discussed the data generated from the low protein project and determined that there was very limited usable data in the project and that further publication was unlikely. The group agreed not to pursue the project any further.

Organic mineral project. Dr. Maxwell was unable to attend the meeting to give a report. The current status of the paper is unknown, but it has not been submitted. Dr. Estienne volunteered to work with Dr. Maxwell to complete the paper and get it submitted. Dr. Lindemann indicated he would discuss the paper with Dr. Maxwell, and if acceptable to Dr. Maxwell, work with Dr. Maxwell and Estienne to get the paper moving forward.

Essential oil project. Dr. Lindemann reported that there had been some data collected. The group discussed the project and potential future projects. Dr. Lindemann encouraged the group to continue to collect data and forward it to him.

Copper project. Dr. Lindemann presented some preliminary data from the copper project. He indicated there was still data being collected. Preliminary data indicated some responses to copper.

Morning session adjourned for lunch at 11:55.

NCCC42
Review and approval of the 2017 meeting minutes unanimously by the committee members.

Research Discussion - Update, review, planning, execution, publication
Microbiome project:
Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska station) distributed a draft protocol for the “microbiome” project entitled “Variability of fecal microbial populations from nursery pigs fed animal-based and plant-based diets: a multi-station approach” which had been proposed in the NCCC42 meeting last year. A lively discussion of some details of the protocol ensued.

The objective of this study is to document the basic microbial populations in nursery pigs from different stations and to determine if differences in diet will affect microbial populations in pigs among these research stations. In addition to a minor discussion about the procedure of fecal sample collection and the number of pigs (including barrows and gilts) that should be used, a major discussion was on the diet preparation. Purina-Land O’Lakes agreed to prepare the common corn-soybean meal diets for Phase 1 and Phase 3. The group suggested that Dr. Miller investigate the possibility of Purina-Land O’Lakes preparing the 4 experimental diets for Phase 2 in order to minimize variation. Each participating station will then buy these 4 diets from Purina-Land O’Lakes.

Again, the committee emphasized that the project was to elucidate fundamental profiles and shifts in microbial diversity in weanling pigs, and would not reflect use of commercial feed additives, such as antibiotics and antibiotic alternatives. The discussion ended with Dr. Miller agreeing to further define and revise the protocol with the inputs from the discussion, and then to distribute the revised protocol to the participating stations. All stations except Hawaii agreed to participate in this project

The NCCC42 morning session adjourned for lunch at 11:59 AM.

Afternoon Session: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Joint Session

Guest presentation: National Pork Board (NPB)
Dr. Chris Hostetler (Director of Animal Science, NPB; remote video connection) provided an update of the NPB 2018 Research Efforts. The total budget of NPB for 2018 will be $66.8 M. $6.2 M will be used in the area of Science and Technology. Roughly 16% of the $6.2 M will be used for Animal Science Funding. $1.27 M of the Animal Science Funding will be used for eight research priority categories, which will be: 1) improve pig survivability, 2) high feed cost mitigation research, 3) sow lifetime productivity, 4) pork industry scholarship program, 5) animal science program management, 6) industry productivity analysis, 7) digital media, and 8) dues and subscription. The historical budget data for the NPB total, the area of Science and Technology, and the subarea of Animal Science were also presented. Some Science & Technology Initiatives in the past years were briefly reviewed.

Guest presentation: American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
Dr. Kevin Touchette (AFIA Non-Ruminant Committee, from Ajinomoto Co., Inc.) provided an overview of AFIA that represents the US feed industry with over 600 members that include 75% of the commercial feed industry and 70% of the non-grain ingredient industry. The AFIA top legislative and regulatory priorities include: (1) Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), (2) ingredient approval process [AAFCO vs. FDA], (3) ongoing efforts involving the Veterinary Feed Directive, (4) labeling genetically-engineered products, (5) trade agreements such as Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and (6) distinguishing animal feed and human food. Additionally, Kevin reiterated the value of the AFIA iFeeder Program that was discussed in the previous year and how this program continues to grow and to be improved (usually, iFeeder funds $25,000/year per project). The current research priorities set forth by AFIA largely remained the same as what were presented to this committee meeting last year. Briefly, the research needs include feed safety, ingredient valuation, environment/sustainability, health issues after AGP, nursery pigs, growing-finishing pigs, heavy pigs, sows, alternatives to antibiotics, and gastrointestinal microbiome. The market for vitamins and amino acids were also discussed.

Guest presentation: Current state of amino acid nutrition and future opportunities
Dr. Kevin Touchette (Associate Director - Swine Nutrition at Ajinomoto Co., Inc.) presented an overview of the current state of amino acid nutrition and future opportunities in Ajinomoto. (1) Nursery pigs: Titration trials on lysine, methionine + cysteine, tryptophan, valine, isoleucine, and histidine. Validation trials up to valine. We do not need to worry about the ratios when you feed above the requirements. Isoleucine is going to be used more. (2) Growing-finishing pigs: Many trials with tryptophan, and now with valine. Aggressive use of amino acids could lose performance. Mechanisms are unknown. Nutrient metabolism studies are required. Valine or isoleucine is the next limiting amino acid. (3) Gestation sows: Research is relatively limited. Multiple phase feeding sometimes did not give better performance. (4) Lactation sows: Lysine requirement is different than the literature. Lysine:energy ratio needs to be validated. Some studies need to be done with valine. (5) Functional properties of amino acids: Arginine and glutamine are well known. In the near future Ajinomoto may sell blends of amino acids instead of individual ones. Universities will still play a big role in industry R&D.

Member presentation: Composition of fiber in feed ingredients for pigs
Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois) delivered a very informative presentation titled “Composition of fiber in feed ingredients for pigs.” Based on the energy (GE and ME) differences between corn and DDGS, and also between corn and wheat, Dr. Stein concluded that dietary fiber is very complicated, and that may be why there are conflicting results from dietary carbohydrase supplementation studies. Then, Dr. Stein reviewed in detail the classification and structures of different fiber molecules, and where in the molecules different carbohydrases act. Finally, Dr. Stein pointed out some of his suppositions in terms of multiple enzyme application for improving the utilization of energy from cereal grains and oilseeds, respectively.

After Dr. Stein’s presentation, the committee continued with station reports. Before adjournment, Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida) proposed the dates and location for the 2019 and 2020 meetings for the committee to discuss. The afternoon session was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

Morning Session: Friday, January 5, 2018
Breakout sessions
NCCC42
The committee business meeting was called to order at 8:05 AM by Dr. Rajesh Jha. Dr. Tayo Adedokun was nominated for the Secretary position by Dr. Sung Woo Kim, the committee unanimously supported this nomination, and Dr. Tayo Adedokun accepted this position. Dr. Ryan Dilger will move up to Chair position, and Dr. Shengfa Liao will serve as Vice-Chair for the 2019 meeting.

A brief report about the archive/records of NCCC42 Committee past activities was given by Dr. Dilger (University of Illinois). Dr. Dilger reported that the construction of the NCCC42 website has been done and the current committee members should be able to access these historical records from the NIMMS website (specifically, at the attachment section).

Dr. S. W. Kim reminded the committee members about the publication of review papers (nutrient vs. gut health) in the journal of “Frontiers in Veterinary Science”. The deadline for manuscript submission is December 2018.

Phytase super-dosing project: Dr. M. Shannon (Missouri) reported that she would follow up with the super-dosing phytase manuscript, which was discussed during the 2017 meeting, and try to complete the manuscript.

Bakery meal project: Dr. Hans Stein stated that his lab basically had finished the analyses of all the samples for fructans and phytate, as well as the in vitro digestibility study. He will send the draft of the manuscript to all the committee members for review and comments soon after the meeting. He planned to submit the manuscript to the Journal of Animal Science (JAS) after revision. If the JAS does not accept the manuscript for publication because of a lack of animal trials, the authors will send it to “Animal Feed Science and Technology”.

Bakery meal digestibility in growing pigs (a new project): Dr. Stein, along with stations that agreed in 2017 to participate in the project, will use cannulated pigs to study ileal amino acid digestibilities, as well as the total tract digestibility of energy and fiber.

Ca and P project (a new project): Ca is usually over-fed to the pigs in the industry. Dr. Stein’s group would like to conduct a study to survey the Ca:P ratios in the commercial feed samples across the country. Dr. Stein asked each station to help by obtaining feed samples from either the big commercial feed companies or from the commercial integrators. Approximately 100 g/sample will be enough.

The remainder of the session was spent discussing and mostly finalizing experimental design details for the new project. Ongoing efforts among participating stations will continue following the conclusion of the meeting. The morning NCCC42 session ended around 9:30 AM.

S1061
Meeting was called to order by Dr. van Heugten at 8:03. The committee discussed possible objectives for the new project that is being written. Dr. Lindemann agreed to coordinate the writing of the new project. Dr. Dove and Estienne volunteered to help as needed.

Bump feeding: Dr. Levesque discussed this potential project. She indicated that she felt this needed to be a multi-parity project for it to show any meaningful response. After some discussion, it was determined to leave this objective in the new project for those that could do at least 2 parities.

Essential oils: Dr. Chiba and Dr. Lindemann discussed the current data on essential oils. The committee discussed several ideas as to the future use of essential oils in the swine industry. Dr. Chiba and Lindemann agreed to develop an objective around the feeding of essential oils.

Boron: Dr. Maxwell had discussed this potential project with Dr. Lindemann. The committee discussed a potential protocol that would feed boron in gestation and/or lactation. Dr. Maxwell will continue to develop this objective for the new project.

Dr. van Heugten agreed to rewrite the introduction to the project and update the information in the introduction.

A timeline for the completion and submission of the project was discussed. Dr. Lindemann outlined the steps for approval and asked for the names of suggested reviewers on the project. The committee provided him with several potential names.

Election of Officers: Dr. Estienne was nominated to be secretary, Dr. Maxwell will move up to be Vice Chair and Dr. Lindemann will be Chair. Nominations closed and the officers were elected unanimously.

The committee then had a general discussion of current industry trends and issues.

The morning session adjourned at 9:30.

Joint Session
The joint committee meeting reconvened at 10:00 AM, at which point each committee started to share with the whole group a synopsis of new projects being planned.

Dr. Joel Brendemuhl led a discussion and decision on the date and venue for next meeting: January 3-4, 2019 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL (motion: Adeola; second: Miller). The group tentatively scheduled the 2020 meeting for January 7-8, 2020.

Station reports continued and were completed. Dr. Stein shared information about a one-week course on feed ingredients and nutrition. This course sponsored by several feed companies will be conducted for personnel working in the swine and poultry industries.

Dr. Stein reported that from the information provided at the meeting, the group had 41 Ph.D. and 21 M.S. students currently.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.

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