Critical role of animal science research in food security and sustainability /

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Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Considerations for the Future of Animal Science Research (Author); National Research Council (U.S.). Science and Technology for Sustainability Program; National Research Council (U.S.). Policy and Global Affairs; National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Published: National Academies Press
Publisher Address: Washington, D.C.
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xix, 415 pages ; illustrations (some color), charts, maps (some color) ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9780309316446 (paperback) :
0309316448 (paperback)
Index Number: RA601
CLC: TS201.6
Call Number: TS201.6/N277-1
Contents: Introduction: Overview of the Challenges Facing the Animal Agriculture Enterprise -- Global Food Security Challenge: Sustainability Considerations -- Animal Agriculture Research Needs: U.S. Perspective -- Global Considerations for Animal Agriculture Research -- Capacity Building and Infrastructure for Research in Food Security and Animal Sciences -- Recommendations -- Appendix A: Committee on Considerations for the Future of Animal Science Research: Biographical Information -- Appendix B: Statement of Task -- Appendix C: Glossary -- Appendix D: Key Strategies Involving Animal Agriculture Being Focused on by USDA Research, Education, and Economics (REE) -- Appendix E: USDA ARS Proposed FY 2015 Priorities -- Appendix F: Animal Health Priorities from a 2011 USDA NIFA Workshop -- Appendix G: Results of a USDA ARS- and NIFA-Sponsored Workshop on Animal Health -- Appendix H: Summary of NOAA/USDA Findings on Alternative Feeds for Aquaculture -- Appendix I: Goals for Priorities Identified by the EU Animal Task Force -- Appendix J: USDA NIFA Investment in Animal Science by Species -- Appendix K: Animal Science Investment by Knowledge Area -- Appendix L: USDA ARS Animal Agriculture Research FY 2010FY 2014