Critical role of animal science research in food security and sustainability : Committee on Considerations for the Future of Animal Science Research

FrontMatter
Preface
Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Summary
1 Introduction: Overview of the Challenges Facing the Animal Agriculture Enterprise
2 Global Food Security Challenge: Sustainability Considerations
3 Animal Agriculture Research Needs: U.S. Perspective
4 Global Considerations for Animal Agriculture Research
5 Capacity Building and Infrastructure for Research in Food Security and Animal Sciences
6 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 (Subject of Interest)
Appendix K: Animal Science Investment by Knowledge Area
Appendix L: USDA ARS Animal/Agriculture Research FY 2010–FY 2014