AFRI – FAS Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation (A1231)

Program Area Priority: Cellular, molecular, genomic/genetic or whole-animal aspects of nutrition, growth and lactation, especially focusing on:

1. Nutrient utilization and efficiency, this may include influence and impact of the gastrointestinal microbiome and/or mitigation of enteric methane and other greenhouse gases;
2. Innovative approaches to feed formulation or use of novel alternative feedstuffs, especially those that may contribute to reducing emission of methane and other greenhouse gases;
3. Improving the quality and efficiency of producing meat, milk, eggs, fish, and animal fiber; or
4. Metabolic disorders and nutritional deficiencies affecting production of meat, milk, eggs, fish, and animal fiber.