Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals and Critical Roles of Animal Nutrition

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine, announces the availability of funds to support an unsolicited grant application submitted by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The academy has requested funds to support the activities of the National Research Council's (NRC) Committee on Animal Nutrition (CAN). The central emphasis of CAN, through its species subcommittees is the preparation and updating of a series of reports on the nutrient requirements of animals. This series addresses economically important domestic animals, including food- and fiber-producing species, as well as captive fur-bearing species, aquatic species, companion animals, service and working animals, endangered species, and animals that serve as experimental models in biomedical research. In addition CAN identifies emerging problems in the area of animal nutrition and implements appropriate mechanisms, such as deliberative studies, symposia, workshops, or roundtables to address the issues.