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Participants

Alabama L. I. Chiba
Arkansas C. V. Maxwell
Florida J. H. Brendemuhl
Georgia C. R. Dove
Kentucky M. D. Lindemann
Louisiana L. L. Southern
Minnesota S. Baidoo
North Carolina E. van Heugten, Sung Woo Kim
South Dakota C. Hostetler
Virginia M. Estienne

Brief Summary of Minutes

Accomplishments

1. All data from a previous objective evaluating vitamin A injections of sows was analyzed and published in this period. A total of 443 litters from 182 sows were used from 5 cooperating experiment stations to determine the effects of an intramuscular injection of vitamin A at weaning and breeding on subsequent litter size of sows. The data illustrated that litter size of sows of certain parities (parities 1 and 2) can be increased by up to 2 pigs/litter with 2 injections of Vitamin A at weaning and subsequent rebreeding. Older sows (parities 3 and greater) do not respond to the supplemental vitamin A injection.<br /> 2. All data from a previous objective evaluating supplemental chromium for sows was analyzed and published in this period. A total of 353 litters from 222 sows were used from 3 stations to determine the effects of graded levels of supplemental Cr from chromium tripicolinate on reproductive performance of sows. Primiparous and multiparous sows were fed diets with supplemental levels of 0, 200, 600, or 1,000 ppb Cr. With regard to litter size, the response of primary interest, supplemental Cr increased the number of pigs born live per litter (9.49, 9.82, 10.94, and 10.07; quadratic, P = 0.05). Tissues were obtained from a subset of sows after they had completed 3 parities on the study. The content of Cr in the adrenal gland, kidney, and liver was increased linearly (P < 0.01) by increasing supplementation. The results suggest that the supplementation level that maximizes the biological response is above that currently allowed (i.e., 200 ppb). Additionally, supplementation of Cr at 1,000 ppb (five times currently permitted supplementation levels) was not detrimental to sow performance, even when fed continuously for 3 parities; thus, the product is extremely safe. <br /> 3. All data from a previous objective evaluating fiber additions to sow diets was analyzed and published in this period. A total of 381 litters from 194 sows were used from 3 research stations to determine the effects of added psyllium (a concentrated fiber source) or soybean hulls to gestation diets on reproductive performance of sows and preweaning performance of their pigs. Results demonstrated no effects of fiber supplementation on reproductive measures but there were effects observed on sow body weight changes throughout the reproductive cycle and there were effects on fecal dry matter content which would affect sow comfort and behavior.<br /> 4. All data from the current objective evaluating supplemental phytase for sows has been collected and is being analyzed for publication. A total of 3 research stations have contributed data for this objective that evaluates reproductive performance as well as waste management implications. <br /> 5. All data from the current objective evaluating supplemental carnitine for sows has been collected and is being analyzed for publication. A total of 3 research stations have contributed data for this objective. Carnitine is a body compound that assists fatty acid movement into the mitochondria where the fatty acids can be burned for energy. <br /> 6. Data from the current objective evaluating low protein diets for sows has been partially collected. A total of 3 research stations are contributing data for this objective (sows are still actively on the objective) that evaluates reproductive performance as well as waste management implications. <br />

Publications

1. de Souza, A.L.P., M. D. Lindemann, and G. L. Cromwell. 2007. Supplementation of dietary enzymes has varying effects on apparent protein and amino acid digestibility in reproducing sows. Livestock Sci. 109:122-124.<br /> <br /> 2. Kim, Beob G., and Merlin D. Lindemann. 2007. An overview of mineral and vitamin requirements of swine in the National Research Council (1944 to 1998) publications. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23:584596.<br /> <br /> 3. Lindemann, M. D., J. H. Brendemuhl, L. I. Chiba, C. S. Darroch, C. R. Dove, M. J. Estienne, and A. F. Harper. 2008. A regional evaluation of injections of high levels of vitamin A on reproductive performance of sows. J. Anim. Sci. 86:333-338.<br /> <br /> 4. Darroch, C. S., C. R. Dove, C. V. Maxwell, Z. B. Johnson, and L. L. Southern. 2008. A regional evaluation of the effect of fiber type in gestation diets on sow reproductive performance. J Anim Sci 86: 1573-1578. <br /> <br />

Impact Statements

1. The Vitamin A impact is astounding. The younger sows were the responsive sows in the study. These sows comprise at least 66% of the US sow herd of 6 million sows. If this technology were universally adopted, then those 4 million sows would receive this vitamin injection. For the total 8 million litters which result each year (2 litters per sow per year), an additional 16 million pigs would be born. At a value of $20 per newborn pig, this is equivalent to $320 million. The benefit/cost ratio of this technology would exceed 100:1
2. The use of supplemental chromium can now be said to increase litter size across genetic/geographic/environmental boundaries. Using the response generated in this study, the benefit:cost ratio for the allowed supplementation level of 200 ppb is 9:1, however if the allowable limit is increased based on this research to 600 ppb, the benefit:cost ratio would grow to 13:1 for direct expenses (savings on capital expenses within swine operations would increase this value). This equates to a current annual return over expenditure of $42 M to US swine producers with a potential to grow to $190 M if the level allowed can be increased.
3. Because there were no direct reproductive improvements form fiber addition, the economic benefits are difficult to calculate. Improved weight changes that were observed with some fiber sources would be expected to alter culling rate and drop-out rate of sows from a herd. This would reduce the cost for replacement females within a herd. A larger data set over a longer period of study is required to accurately define those economic benefits.
4. Final determination of the economic benefit of phytase addition awaits data analysis. However, the preliminary results clearly demonstrate a reduction in phosphorus excretion when phytase is used. This will have a major impact in reducing total phosphorus excretion which will impact several waste management issues (e.g., total acreage needed for waste application, number of years before critical mineral levels are reached on various soil types).
5. Final determination of the economic benefit of carnitine addition awaits data analysis. However, the preliminary results from one station confirm initial hypotheses that improved energy utilization will increase rebreeding performance. Assuming other stations provide data similar in magnitude of response, the benefit:cost ratio for this compound will also easily exceed 20:1.
6. Final determination of the economic benefit of low protein diets for sows awaits final data accumulation and analysis. However, the preliminary results clearly demonstrate that nitrogen excretion is reduced when low protein diets are fed. This will have a major impact in reducing total nitrogen excretion which should reduce swine unit odors and will definitely impact several waste management issues (e.g., total acreage needed for waste application).

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Participants

The January, 2010 meeting of the S-1044 committee was attended by the following:

van Heugten, Eric (Eric_vanHeugten@ncsu.edu)- North Carolina State University (chair)
Dove, Robert (crdove@uga.edu)- University of Georgia (vice-chair)
Estienne, Mark (mestienn@vt.edu)- Virginia Tech (secretary)

Brendemuhl, Joel (brendj@ufl.edu)- University of Florida
Chiba, Lee (chibale@auburn.edu)- Auburn University
Hostetler, Chris (Chris.Hostetler@sdstate.edu)- South Dakota State University)
Lindemann, Merlin (merlin.lindemann@uky.edu)- University of Kentucky
Maxwell, Charles (cmaxwell@uark.edu)- University of Arkansas
Southern, Lee (LSouthern@agcenter.lsu.edu)- Louisiana State University

Brief Summary of Minutes

Accomplishments

Activities:<br /> <br /> Drs. Joel Brendemuhl from the University of Florida, Eric van Heugten from North Carolina State University, and Lee Southern from Louisiana State University are participating in a project examining the effects of low protein diets on the performance of sows. The researchers are now completing laboratory analyses and are moving forward with publication of a manuscript detailing the study.<br /> <br /> Dr. Robert Dove from the University of Georgia is the lead investigator on a study focused on the effects of dietary supplementation with carnitine on performance of sows. Laboratory analyses of blood for concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids are being conducted, after which Dr. Dove and colleagues will move forward with publication of the data.<br /> <br /> Drs. Merlin Lindemann from the University of Kentucky, Allen Harper from Virginia Tech, Charles Maxwell from the University of Arkansas, Eric van Heugten from North Carolina State University, and Robert Dove from the University of Georgia are participating in a project examining the effects of phytase on the performance of sows. The researchers, led by Dr. Lindemann, are in the process of data analysis and once complete will move forward with publication of a manuscript detailing the study.<br /> <br /> Dr. Charles Maxwell is the lead investigator on a project focused on determining the effects of dietary inclusion of organic sources of minerals on reproductive performance in sows. The experiment is underway and data is being collected at Virginia Tech, Southern Illinois University, the University of Minnesota, Purdue University, Louisiana State University, and South Dakota State University, as well as at a research unit in Brazil.<br /> <br /> Dr. Lee Southern is the lead investigator on a project focused on determining the effects of dietary inclusion of spray dried plasma protein on performance in lactating sows. Data has already been collected at the University of Arkansas and the University of Kentucky. The experiment is underway or will soon be started at Oklahoma State University, the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and Virginia Tech, as well as at a research unit in Brazil.

Publications

no publications for the current reporting year

Impact Statements

1. Final determination of the economic benefit of low protein diets for sows awaits final data accumulation and analysis. However, the preliminary results clearly demonstrate that nitrogen excretion is reduced when low protein diets are fed. This will have a major impact in reducing total nitrogen excretion which should reduce swine unit odors and will definitely impact several waste management issues (e.g., total acreage needed for waste application).
2. Final determination of the economic benefit of carnitine addition awaits data analysis. However, the preliminary results from one station confirm initial hypotheses that improved energy utilization will increase rebreeding performance. Assuming other stations provide data similar in magnitude of response, the benefit:cost ratio for this compound will also easily exceed 20:1.
3. Final determination of the economic benefit of phytase addition awaits data analysis. However, the preliminary results clearly demonstrate a reduction in phosphorus excretion when phytase is used. This will have a major impact in reducing total phosphorus excretion which will impact several waste management issues (e.g., total acreage needed for waste application, number of years before critical mineral levels are reached on various soil types).
4. Final determination of the economic benefit of dietary inclusion of organic sources of minerals in gestating and lactating sow diets, and of spray-dried plasma protein in lactating sow diets awaits completion of data accumulation from participating stations, laboratory analyses, and data analysis.

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Participants

Dr. Sam Baidoo (Minnesota - NCCC-042 Chair, Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech - S-1044 Chair, Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida - S-1044 Secretary), Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri - NCCC-042 Secretary), Dr. John Patience (Iowa State - NCCC-042 Vice Chair), Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA - ARS-NLAE, Ames), Dr. Layi Adeola (Purdue), Dr. Mike Azain (Georgia), Dr. Lee Chiba (Auburn), Dr. Gary Cromwell (Kentucky), Dr. Gretchen Hill (Michigan State), Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State), Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky), Dr. Don Mahan (Ohio State), Dr. Charles Maxwell (Arkansas), Dr. Jim Nelssen (Kansas State), Dr. Jim Pettigrew (Illinois), Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois), Dr. Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State), and Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State)

Administrative Advisors: Dr. Nancy Cox (Kentucky)

Guests: Dr. Craig Wyatt (AFIA), Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra (University of Alberta), Dr. Martin Nyachoti (University of Manitoba), and Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board).

Brief Summary of Minutes

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 (NRSP-9) for the National Animal Nutrition Program. Lastly, she reminded the S-1044 committee that development of a new project needs to begin. Being unable to attend the meeting, Dr. Merchen 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 continue 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 conference call. Dr. Kirk 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 committee 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

Attendees: Dr. Sam Baidoo (Minnesota - NCCC-042 Chair), Dr. John Patience (Iowa State - NCCC-042 Vice Chair), Dr. Marcia Shannon (Missouri - NCCC-042 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), and Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA - ARS-NLAE, Ames)

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

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), and Brian Kerr (IA, USDA-ARS).

Dr. Stein passed out 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), and John Patience (IA).

Dr. 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. Dr. 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.

Dr. 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, Dr. 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.

Dr. Cromwell passed out reprints of the manuscript Corn distillers dried grains with solubles 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.)

Dr. 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 solubles. 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. Dr. Cromwell will prepare an abstract for 2012 national ASAS 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).

Sung Woo 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; analyses are complete, but Dr. Kim still wants more stations to participate.

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

S-1044 COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 10:30 am by Dr. Mark Estienne, Chair.

Attendees: Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech - S-1044 Chair), Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida - S-1044 Secretary), Dr. Lee Chiba (Auburn), Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky), Dr. Charles Maxwell (Arkansas), and Dr. Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State).

Guests: Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board)

Administrative Advisor: Dr. Nancy Cox (Kentucky).

Dr. Cox was not able to attend the whole meeting but reminded the committee that the development of the new project needs to begin. The revision is due by 2013 and the revision should be started in the fall of 2012 and be completed by January 2013.

Review of Current Objectives

Dr. Charles Maxwell provided an update on the Organic Minerals objective. To date, two data sets are available; one from Dr. Estienne at Virginia Tech which has been analyzed, and the second set of data is from Dr. Gary Apgar at Southern Illinois University. There may be additional data to add from Dr. Sam Baidoo (Minnesota). If Dr. Baidoo has data it will be added, however, if he does not the decision was made to move ahead with preparation of a manuscript with the data from Virginia Tech and Southern Illinois University.

A discussion ensued about how to conduct sow research using industry research farms and/or commercial farms for additional sow numbers. Several possible collaborators were identified. Dr. Hostetler (National Pork Board) commented concerning research areas the NPB are pursuing such as sow longevity, gilt development and selection, and piglet survivability to weaning. These were discussed as potential areas of research to pursue for possible funding and objectives for the new project. It was noted that it may be necessary to have swine industries lobby the Federal government for additional funding to do food animal research.

A second objective on the current project involves gestation and lactation diets with or without tribasic copper chloride (a 2 x 2 factorial). Dr. Dove (Georgia) is the coordinator of this project but was unable to attend the meeting. It was reported that no one has started sows on this project to date. Arkansas may be able to start sows by the end of 2012 and Kentucky possibly by the beginning of 2013. It was decided to wait until next years meeting to determine whether sows would be started on this objective.

The Appetein objective was coordinated by Dr. Southern (Louisiana State University) but Dr. Southern has retired. It was reported that five stations (Auburn, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, EMBRAPA, and Oklahoma State) have data and that no additional sows need to be committed to this objective. Since Dr. Southern has retired, Dr. Scott Carter (Oklahoma State) was asked and he agreed to assume the leadership role for this objective.

Review of Past Objectives

The Carnitine project is led by Dr. Dove (Georgia) who was unable to attend the meeting. It was reported that all the sow observations are complete from three stations (Virginia Tech, Georgia, and Kentucky). Blood analyses still need to be completed and it was discussed as to whether DSM might analyze the blood. Dr. Dove will contact DSM to determine if they will assist with the blood analyses.

The Low Protein objective is led by Dr. Brendemuhl (Florida). Data has been received from two stations (Minnesota and Louisiana State) and we are waiting on another possible data set from North Carolina State. Dr. van Heugten from North Carolina State will work on that data set and submit to Dr. Brendemuhl as soon as possible.

The Phytase objective is led by Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky). All data are collected and now need to be analyzed. Data will be reported as Experiments 1 and 2. The committee also recognized that progress on this objective was hindered by Dr. Lindemann's involvement in the new Swine NRC and his contributions to that endeavor were recognized and appreciated.

Election of next year's officers was discussed due to Dr. Hostetler's (the previous Vice-Chair) new position with the National Pork Board and thus his inability to continue as an officer of the S-1044 committee. The committee voted to have Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech) continue as Chair, Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida) to assume the Vice-Chair and Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky) was elected as the new secretary.

Following the officer elections, discussion ensued concerning next years new project and possible objectives. Dr. Hostetler commented on how industry and academia need to try and work together and he would work through the National Pork Board and NPPC to try and facilitate funding. He also commented that he is working on a new model to conduct sow research and that the Pork Boards focus is sow longevity.

Dr. Estienne called a recess of the S-1044 Committee for lunch at 12:00 noon.

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 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 during the second quarter of this year and before the national ASAS 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 including the history, structure, key operating areas and the 2012 budget. He emphasized that research priorities would be 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 with both committees to 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 of each institution's 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 seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Layi Adeola nominated Scott Carter for secretary. Jim Nelssen moved that nominations 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 mentioned that maybe the NCCC-042 committee needs to be updated on the technology used by NIR before trying 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 pigs, 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), Brian Kerr (USDA-ARS), Phil Miller (NE), and 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), and Sam Baidoo (MN).

S-1044 COMMITTEE MEETING
The S-1044 Committee Meeting was reconvened by Dr. Mark Estienne at 8:00 am.

Members present were Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky), Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech), Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida), Dr. Charles Maxwell (Arkansas), Dr. Lee Chiba (Auburn), and Dr. Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State).

Guests: Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board)

Discussion continued concerning sow longevity/productivity and gilt development. Dr. Hostetler reemphasized the National Pork Board's research priority and the upcoming RFP. Further discussion ensued concerning potential objectives for next year's project rewrite. Topics considered were:

The use of fish oil in sow diets;
The use of yeasts and/or oligosaccharides in sow diets;
Phase feeding in Gestation;
The use of Virginiamycin in sow diets;
The use of essential oils and/or phytogenic feed additives in sow diets


It was decided that the following topics would be pursued for next year's project rewrite.

Essential oils (oregano) - Dr. Lee Chiba, Objective Leader;
The use of Virginiamycin in sow diets - Dr. Merlin Lindemann, Objective Leader;
The use of copper in sow diets (a carry-over from current project) - Dr. Robert Dove, Objective Leader;
Phase feeding in Gestation - Dr. Eric van Heugten, Objective Leader


Dr. van Heugten indicated he will look into potential funding from the NPB to support the Phase feeding in Gestation objective.

The meeting of the S-1044 was adjourned at 9:30 am.

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 and 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 deLange) 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.

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MINUTES
NCCC-042 and S-1044 Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
January 3rd and 4th, 2013

Thursday, January 3rd

JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 8:06 am with John Patience serving as Chair.

NCCC-042 Attendees: 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), Dr. Gretchen Hill (Michigan State), Dr. Jim Nelssen (Kansas State), Dr. Hans Stein (Illinois), , Dr. Brian Kerr (USDA - ARS-NLAE, Ames), Dr. Tom Crenshaw (Wisconsin), Dr. Phil Miller (Nebraska), Dr. Shengfa Liao (Mississippi State)

NCCC-042 Attendees (absent): Dr. Sung Woo Kim (North Carolina State), Dr. Don Mahan (Ohio State), Dr. Jim Pettigrew (Illinois)

S-1044 Attendees: Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech  Chair), Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida  Secretary), Dr. Robert Dove (Georgia), Dr. Lee Chiba (Auburn), Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky), Dr. Charles Maxwell (Arkansas), Dr. Eric van Heugten (North Carolina State), Dr. Jose Cuaron (Mexico).

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

Administrative Advisor (NCCC-042): Dr. Neal Merchen (Illinois)

Administrative Advisor (S-1044): Dr. Nancy Cox (Kentucky)


Guests: Dr. Chris Hostetler (National Pork Board), Dr. Craig Wyatt (AFIA) via phone, Dr. Charlotte Kirk-Baer (USDA) via phone, Dr. Youngdal Jang (postdoctoral scholar at the University of Kentucky)

The agenda was presented by John Patience (Attachment #1). All attendees introduced themselves.

The joint meeting received comments from the Administrative Advisors: Dr. Neal Merchen, University of Illinois, and Dr. Nancy Cox, University of Kentucky. Dr. Merchen addressed comments to NCCC-042. He commented on the success of both committees and challenged the committees to think creatively due to shrinking ranks. He also noted changes in the committee, specifically that Dr. Don Mahan (Ohio State University) was retiring from the committee and that Dr. Shengfa Liao from Mississippi State University had joined the committee. Dr. Merchen noted that he had assumed the position of Associate Dean of Research, Director of the Agriculture Experiment Station at the University of Illinois. Discussion followed concerning the nomination for the NCRA Experiment Station Award for Excellence and he noted that NCCC-042 was in a strong position for consideration with slight changes to the application packet. He strongly urged the committee to reapply and noted the due date of February 28th. Also, he noted that NCCC-042 project expires on September, 2014 and that a resubmission of the project would be needed by the deadline in Fall 2013. A notification of the resubmission would arrive in March 2013. He also noted that minutes were due within 60 days from completion of the annual meeting.

Dr. Nancy Cox addressed both committees with emphasis on S-1044. She noted that these two committees represent the majority of the academic brain trust for swine nutrition in the United States. She noted the impact of the work performed by both committees and urged us to better tell our story in the submissions for awards. She commented on the need for a rewrite of the S-1044 project which is expiring September 30, 2013.

Dr. Charlotte Kirk-Baer addressed both committees via phone and presented a slide show related to events at NIFA. She noted that the current Farm Bill had been extended to 9/30/2013 and that the agency was under severe constraints as far as travel which could impact review panels. The Presidents Council of Advisor was discussed and the recommendations for increased funding for Agriculture research and to expand the role of competitive grants in Agriculture research. She noted that balancing extramural funding with intramural funding would continue to be a challenge. Next the One Health program was discussed and redefining food as a public health issue. Inclusion of impact on human health would be critical to secure future funding. The nexus of health, food, and sustainability needs to be addressed in any future grants. The National Animal Nutrition Program (NRSP-9) was discussed next. The program chairs and committees were identified and the tasks for the committee were discussed. Questions followed concerning sustainability and public health. Dr. Mark Estienne (Virginia Tech) thanked Charlotte for joining us by phone.

Next, Dr. Craig Wyatt representing the American Feed Ingredients Association (AFIA) addressed the committee. He noted the main concerns of the committee were the ongoing uncertainty related to the Farm Bill and the continuing issue related to feed costs. As far as the committees are concerned, feed costs represent the greatest challenge to the industry and development of new technologies to reduce feed costs are needed. Questions followed related to ingredient costs versus availability. Dr. Patience thanked Craig for addressing the committee by phone.

Station Reports
Reports from the following universities followed: Auburn, Arkansas, USDA-ARS-NLAE, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa State, Purdue, Kansas State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin and Mexico.

A break was at 10:06 and the committees reconvened at 10:21 and met separately.




NCCC-042 COMMITTEE MEETING

Chair John Patience called the meeting to order. Patience asked for any additions/changes to the agenda and none were noted. M. Carlson moved to approve agenda, S. Baidoo seconded, and motion passed. The Chair asked for any changes to the 2012 minutes. B. Kerr moved and M. Azain seconded to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
Dr. Neal Merchen discussed the nomination for the Experiment Station Award. He noted that the committee had submitted materials for the award in 2010, 2011, and 2012. The 2012 submission was directed by G. Cromwell (University of Kentucky). Dr. Merchen noted the submission needs more fluff and to concentrate on 2-3 important problems that the committee has addressed recently. Submission needs to be less comprehensive with more emphasis on work and outcome. Discussion followed on whether to pursue a submission for 2013. All were in agreement to submit. Discussion followed concerning who the authors should be to address the issue brought forth by Dr. Merchen. Dr. Cromwell offered to contact Dr. Charlotte Kirk-Baer to assist in the writing and Brian Kerr offered assistance. A committee of Brian Kerr, Gary Cromwell, and possibly Charlotte Kirk-Baer was formed to author the submission. M. Carlson moved, with L. Adeola seconding to submit a nomination. Motion passed.


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), Sam Baidoo (MN), J. Nelssen (KSU), Song Woo-Kim (NCSU), John Patience (ISU), Phil Miller (NE), Shengfa Liao (MSU).

Crenshaw noted that the subcommittee had not met and that the committee could meet following the adjournment of the NCCR-042 meeting this afternoon. He mentioned that the committee should look at the possibility of proposing research studies to standardize methodology to improve digestion studies. Brian Kerr noted that he had been contacted to author a book concerning methodologies used in digestion experiments. He asked the committee if there was interest in writing a book. Discussion followed and the possibility of the committee authoring a book related to digestion experiments would be explored.


Growing-Finishing Subcommittee (Chair, Layi Adeola)
Members: Gary Cromwell (KY), Layi Adeola (Purdue), Gretchen Hill (MI), Marcia Shannon (MO), Jim Pettigrew (IL), John Patience (IA), Scott Carter (OSU), Sam Baidoo (MN), Mike Azain (GA).

Dr. Adeola noted that the committee had met by teleconference on November 16, 2012.

Review of current projects (L. Adeola): Adeola noted that the acids paper authored by J. Pettigrew was accepted and published in the Journal of Animal Science (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). He also mentioned that the paper concerning lipid sources for weanling pigs would be submitted to the Journal of Animal Science by the end of January 2013. Dr. Cromwell noted that the DDGS paper has been started and he shared a draft with the committee. Cromwell noted he would continue to work on the manuscript in hopes of submission by the end of the year. Dr. Adeola noted the current selenium paper and was not sure of the status. He offered to contact Dr. Mahan to clarify where the paper stood.

New projects: The first possible project discussed was a Paylean x zinc experiment coordinated by Hill/Carlson. Previous research performed in this area was discussed along with the differing results obtained. No conclusions were reached; thus, M. Carlson agreed to summarize the current data and report back to the subcommittee. Following reviews by the subcommittee, a decision regarding the possibility of moving forward would be entertained. The second possible project would address the digestible P requirements for growing pigs with L. Adeola leading the discussion. Adeola passed out a protocol and discussion followed concerning the diets and participation. Adeola agreed to take the comments and revise the protocol for review on the morning of January 4.

The chair noted that the committee will move along in developing the protocol for the digestible P experiment, explore the potential for the Paylean x zinc experiment, and noted further discussions of digestion studies and development of a book for digestion techniques would continue to be discussed.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:03.


S-1044 COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 10:20 am by Dr. Mark Estienne, Chair. The agenda and minutes were approved by acclamation.

Dr. Cox made additional comments to the committee. She offered perspectives about the differences between a technical committee (TC) and a coordinating committee (CC). There are advantages/disadvantages to each and there are different expectations of each. A CC is easier to approve and requires less evidence of inter-institutional research cooperation but it cannot be used as a Hatch project and institutional travel support for a CC may be less at some of the represented universities. If the committee desires to continue in the current mode, then a new 5-year proposal will probably be due sometime in March. She then fielded a variety of questions about project types and objectives.

Dr. Hostetler interacted with the committee about the NPB Sow Lifetime Productivity objective.

Review of Past Objectives

The Phytase objective is being summarized by Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky) and Dr. Youngdal Jang. All data have been analyzed and reviewed for correctness. Summary tables were distributed and discussed. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to use the performance data from the entire committee (3 stations) and the UK digestibility and bone breaking strength for publication. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to have Dr. Jang be senior author on the publication. Dr. Lindemann was instructed to get the calcium and phosphorus analytical values from Dr. Radcliffe for the publication.

The Carnitine project is led by Dr. Dove (Georgia). Drs. Lindemann and Jang are working with Dr. Dove on the data analysis. Dr. Dove will attempt to determine if the blood samples can be analyzed for carnitine. Dr. Maxwell informed the group that he had some sows that would soon finish a study with Carnichrome. The committee will consider whether the Carnichrome data can be included in the manuscript.

The Low Protein objective is led by Dr. Brendemuhl (Florida). There were no updates on this project. It is awaiting data from NCSU.


Dr. Estienne called a recess of the S-1044 Committee for lunch at 12:15 PM.


JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING
Thursday, January 3rd

The joint committee meeting reconvened at 1:20 PM.

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

The NPB is funded based on $0.40/$100 value of swine marketed. The NPB oversees 43 state pork associations and returns 20% of checkoff funds back to the states. While the checkoff program is supported by 85% of producers, only 41% of the producers recalled hearing or receiving information about NPB research projects. Of the approximately $74 M budget about 10% is invested in research. The funding for science and technology is broken into: swine health ($2.7M), animal science ($2.35M), animal welfare ($1M), public health ($0.83M), pork safety ($0.8M), and environment ($0.66M). In the animal science area, the funding is broken into areas for mitigation of high feed cost, sow lifetime productivity, on-farm management practices, mitigation of seasonality, program management, human capital development, and NPB scholarships. The specific animal science research monies in 2013 are $2.35M and are targeted at reducing feed cost, sow lifetime productivity, seasonality, and on-farm management practices. 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 results.



National Animal Nutrition Program  NRSP  9: Dr. Cromwell, Project Leader

Dr. Cromwell recounted the history of the decision to develop the NRSP proposal, handed out a brief summary. The National Animal Nutrition Program has been established as a National Research Support Project, NRSP-9. This program is focused on addressing challenges facing researchers and educators in animal agriculture and filling current voids in the research and academic community and the animal agriculture industry. Resources will be devoted to establish direct linkages from three NRSP committees (Coordinating Animal Nutrition, Feed Composition, Modeling) to the National Research Council (NRC). The NRSP committees will collaborate with NRC representatives with the goal of improving the timeliness, utility, and continuity of information provided to the animal agriculture industries, academic community, and others that are dependent on establishment of nutrient requirement standards. The membership and current activities and accomplishments of the three committees were presented. More information is available at the NANP/NRSP-9 Web Site: www.ca.uky.edu/nrsp-9


Key changes or innovations in the NRC (2012) compared to NRC (1998): Dr. H. Stein

Dr. Stein offered very brief comments about each of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Energy
Chapter 2
Proteins and Amino Acids
Chapter 3 Lipids  a new chapter
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates  a new chapter
Chapter 5 Water
Chapter 6 Minerals
Chapter 7 Vitamins
Chapter 8 Models for Estimating Nutrient Requirements of Swine
Chapter 9 Coproducts from the Corn and Soybean Industries - a new chapter
Chapter 10 Nonnutritive Feed Additives
Chapter 11 Feed Contaminants  a new chapter
Chapter 12 Feed Processing  a new chapter
Chapter 13 Digestibility of Nutrients and Energy  a new chapter
Chapter 14 Influence of Nutrition on Nutrient Excretion and the Environment
Chapter 15 Research Needs  a new chapter
Chapter 16 Nutrient Requirement Tables
Chapter 17 Feed Ingredient Composition Tables

The NCCC-042 and the S-1044 committees collectively expressed thanks to the entire NRC revision committee for their work on the new NRC.

A hands-on modeling session for the new NRC (2012) models: Dr. P. Miller

Dr. Miller noted that a user manual and user guide are available for download along with the NRC model. He then went over the Main Menu home page and gave a guided tour of each of the 4 production areas. He also showed how to get an output that shows the environmental impact of the diets that are being fed.

Future research needs; Chapter 15 of the NRC (2012): Dr. B. Kerr

Dr. Kerr handed out copies of Chapter 15 and then made comments on each section and entertained discussion and questions. There were many comments and questions about amino acid requirement studies and proper study conduct. Many questions/comments about efficiencies above and below requirement for minerals like P and how the model accounted for that.


Dr. Brendemuhl proposed dates the first partial week of January or during the second week of January for next years meeting. It was agreed that the first week was not acceptable to the group. It will be sometime during the second week.

The committees adjourned for the day at 5:08 PM.


Friday January 4th

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

New Research Project Ideas: Discussion continued related to potential new projects. Adeola lead discussion related to the digestible P requirement of growing pigs. Potential issues brought forth were Ca:P ratio, Ca content of soybean meal, number of replications, and number of pigs per pen. Mixing diets at one location was discussed but was not considered feasible for the current experiment. Thus, a common source of dicalcium phosphate and limestone would be used. Adeola asked for possible participants who included Baidoo (MN), Azain (GA), Crenshaw (WI), Carter (OSU), Carlson (MO), Nelssen (KSU), Miller (NE), Cuaron (Mexico) and possibly KY. Adeola agreed to finalize protocol and send to potential participants in January. Experiment would be completed in 2013.

Next, Crenshaw lead discussion related to metabolism subcommittee. He noted the subcommittee would have a conference call in February to discuss potential experiments. One possible experiment would be to evaluate serum Vitamin D levels across stations. Stations would collect blood samples and send to lab for Vitamin D analysis. Potential participants included MSU, MI, MN, OSU, Purdue, NE, KSU, WI, GA, and Mexico. Crenshaw noted he would have a protocol back to the committee by the 1st of March. Discussion related to authoring a book related to digestion techniques followed. Crenshaw suggested the committee review the previous book and report back to Crenshaw their thoughts.

Discussion followed concerning the paper that was submitted to the Journal of Animal Science regarding vitamin/trace mineral premixes. Crenshaw noted that the paper had been rejected but offered to submit it to another journal. Adeola moved, Carlson seconded, to submit paper to another journal. Motion passed.


Business Meeting:

The chair noted that M. Carlson (MO) would move to chair for next years meeting and Carter (OSU) would move to Vice-Chair. Patience entertained nominations for Secretary. Baidoo nominated J. Nelssen for secretary. Adeola moved to close nominations and vote Nelssen as secretary. Carlson seconded motion, motion passed. Next years officers would be: Carlson  Chair, Carter  Vice Chair, Nelssen  Secretary.

Patience asked for suggestions for next years meeting. Crenshaw suggested a discussion surrounding DEXA for determining body composition and NRI for analysis of feed ingredients.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:39.


S-1044 COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting was reconvened at 8:05 AM by Dr. Mark Estienne, Chair.

Election of next years officers was discussed. Dr. Joel Brendemuhl (Florida) will move to the Chair position, Dr. Merlin Lindemann (Kentucky) to the Vice-Chair position and Dr. C. Maxwell was elected as the new secretary by acclamation.

Review of Current Objectives

The Appetein objective is being coordinated by Dr. Carter (Oklahoma State University). It was reported that five stations (Auburn, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, EMBRAPA, and Oklahoma State) have data. Dr. Carter presented a summary of 404 litters contributed by 5 stations. It has been analyzed a variety of ways breaking the data into various subsets but there are no differences due to the feeding of 0.5% Appetein. Dr. Carter will proceed with putting it together for an abstract and paper.

Dr. Maxwell reported on the status of the data from Virginia Tech and Southern Illinois University for the Organic Minerals objective area. At this point it is not finalized. The data from the University of Arkansas is still being generated and will not be complete for a while.


New Project Objectives

Discussion ensued concerning the new project and possible objectives that had previously been discussed. The following topics were decided upon for next years project rewrite:
a) Essential oils (oregano)  Dr. Lee Chiba, Objective Leader
b) The use of copper in sow diets  Dr. Robert Dove, Objective Leader
c) Organic minerals for sows  Dr. Charles Maxwell, Objective Leader

Dr. Lindemann is to communicate with the objective leaders and get objective-specific information from the objective leaders for the new proposal.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM.



JOINT NCCC-042 AND S-1044 COMMITTEES MEETING

The joint meeting of the NCCC-042 and S-1044 committees reconvened at 10:13 am with Dr. John Patience serving as Chair.

Date of 2014 Meeting
It was agreed that the date of the 2014 meeting would be January 9th and 10th, with travel on the 8th and the meeting would be held in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. The concept of meeting in Mexico in 2015 was raised and will be evaluated.

General Discussion

Cromwell noted the passing of Dr. Darrell Knabe (Texas AM) and offered to collect funds from committee members to send to the Knabe family on behalf of the committee.

Cromwell also noted this would be his last year to attend the meetings. The two Committees recognized his long list of contributions to the committees.

Discussion of future projects from both committees followed. Adeola discussed the digestible P experiment and asked for participants from S-1044. Crenshaw discussed the potential for the Vitamin D experiment and asked S-1044 for participation. Also, the potential to publish a book concerning digestion techniques was discussed.

Introduction of officers for both committees followed:

NCCC-042 2013/2014 Officers
Marcia Carlson (MO)  Chair
Scott Carter (OSU)  Vice Chair
Jim Nelssen (KSU)  Secretary

S-1044 2013/2014 Officers
Joel Brendemuhl (FL)  Chair
Merlin Lindemann (KY)  Vice Chair
Charles Maxwell (AR) - Secretary

Next years agenda was discussed. Potential ideas should be directed to chairs.

Adeola moved, Brendemuhl seconded, to have a line item on the agenda each year for representatives from the National Pork Board (NPB) and American Feed Ingredient Association (AFIA) attend the meetings and interact with the committees. Motion passed.

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

Dr. Chris Hostetler, National Pork Board, was recognized for paying the registration fee.

Sam Baidoo moved to adjourn the meeting with G. Hill seconding. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am.

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