The AFRI Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program promotes innovative work in cellular, molecular, genomic and whole-animal aspects of nutrition, growth and lactation. Program priorities focus on:  nutrient utilization and efficiency, including influence and impact of the gastrointestinal microbiome, especially mitigation of enteric methane and other greenhouse gases; 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; improving the quality and efficiency of producing meat, milk, eggs, fish, and animal fiber; and metabolic disorders and nutritional deficiencies affecting production. 

FY2022 Awardees:

• USDA Agricultural Research Service
• American Meat Science Association;
• Auburn University (2 awards)
• Cornell University
• Michigan State University
• North Carolina State University
• Oklahoma State University(2 awards)
• Purdue University (3 awards)
• Texas Tech University
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• University of Alabama-Birmingham
• University of Arkansas; University of California-Davis
• University of Connecticut (2 awards)
• University of Florida
• University of Maryland (3 awards)
• University of Nebraska – Lincoln
• University of Wisconsin

RELATED PROGRAM Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)

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