New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture

New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1985-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309035422

Authored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this review of newer molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods is presented as a compilation of high-reward opportunities for agricultural research. Directed to the Agricultural Research Service and the agricultural research community at large, the volume discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering, animal science, plant science, and plant diseases and insect pests. An optimal climate for productive research is discussed.

New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture

New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture
Author: National Research Council
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 1985-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780309078504

In April 1982 the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture began a major ongoing review by sponsoring an internal symposium aimed at defining comprehensive, long-range planning goals in bioregulation. The study of the ARS research programs concerned ith bioregulation was to be conducted by the appointed Committee on Biosciences Research in Agriculture. In the committee's view of basic agricultural research as it is conducted within Agricultural Research Service (ARS) laboratories and within organizations throughout the country, three important features determine program planning direction. These are (1) the quickening pace of discovery, (2) the development of new molecular and cellular techniques that enhance current research practices, and (3) the necessity of interdisciplinary collaborations to determine and understand the basic processes of nature, particularly as they relate to efficient plant and animal productivity and health. In realizing how these and other factors will influence the agricultural sciences in the United States for several decades, the ARS has seized the opportunity to reevaluate the structure and substance of its research programs. In the following summary of recommendations the National Research Council's Committee on Biosciences Research in Agriculture suggests ways to focus currently strong basic ARS research programs and identifies areas demanding new or expanded emphasis that will help the agency accomplish its goals.

Mineral Tolerance of Animals

Mineral Tolerance of Animals
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2006-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309096545

Excess minerals in the diet and water of animals can have an adverse effect on animal health, consumers, and the environment. Preventing unsafe mineral exposure is a fundamental part of animal nutrition and management. At the request of the Food and Drug Administration, the National Academies convened a committee to make recommendations on animal tolerances and toxic dietary levels, updating a 1980 report on mineral tolerance in domestic animals. Based on a review of current scientific data and information, the report sets a "maximum tolerable level" (MTL) for each mineral as it applies to the diets of farm animals, poultry, and fish. The report includes an analysis of the effects of toxic levels in animal diets, and it identifies elements that pose potential human health concerns. The report recommends research that includes a better characterization of animal exposure to minerals through feedstuffs; a better understanding of the relationship between mineral concentrations in feed and water and the levels in consumer products such as meat, milk, and eggs; and more research on the maximum tolerable level of minerals for aquatic and companion animals.

Animal Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2002-12-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309084393

Genetic-based animal biotechnology has produced new food and pharmaceutical products and promises many more advances to benefit humankind. These exciting prospects are accompanied by considerable unease, however, about matters such as safety and ethics. This book identifies science-based and policy-related concerns about animal biotechnologyâ€"key issues that must be resolved before the new breakthroughs can reach their potential. The book includes a short history of the field and provides understandable definitions of terms like cloning. Looking at technologies on the near horizon, the authors discuss what we know and what we fear about their effectsâ€"the inadvertent release of dangerous microorganisms, the safety of products derived from biotechnology, the impact of genetically engineered animals on their environment. In addition to these concerns, the book explores animal welfare concerns, and our societal and institutional capacity to manage and regulate the technology and its products. This accessible volume will be important to everyone interested in the implications of the use of animal biotechnology.

Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants

Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants
Publisher: 中国法制出版社
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2007-01-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780309102131

Proper formulation of diets for small ruminants depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements.

Genetic Engineering of Animals

Genetic Engineering of Animals
Author: J. Evans
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1468451103

J. Warren Evans Department of Animal Science Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843 In the near future, improvement of domestic animals for the production of food and fiber is poised to undergo a revolution by the utilization of recent breakthroughs and advances in molecular genetics, embryo manipula tions, and gene transfer systems. Utilization of these techniques will have a wide impact on animal agriculture by improvement of production effi ciency via manipulation and control of many physiological systems. The end result will be to decrease production costs, increase food production and quality, and lower food costs. Health and well being of domestic and other animals will be improved as a result of new methods of disease diagnosis, vaccine production, and disease prevention practices. Genetic engineering also offers the possibility of utilizing animals for the development of pharmaceutical products to benefit society. Research progress will be en hanced via manipulation of the gene pool. The objectives of this Conference were to discuss the current status of animal bioengineering and to realistically assess the potential applica tions of current and future genetic technologies for the production of food and fiber to meet the needs of our hungry world, and to provide animal sci entists who may wish to utilize bioengineering in current or future re search programs with current background information regarding concepts, ap plications, and methodologies.