Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

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.